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<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewarding
Andrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.
More jobs being advertised - Labour Department
A hike in the number of jobs advertised online is good news for the economy and labour market, a new report says.
Govt to extend 90-day trial - report
The Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.
NZ dollar peeks above US71c on risk appetite boost
The NZ dollar peeked above US71c for the first time since late June as good economic data from the US and Australia restored faith in the global economic recovery.
Golden State sinking even deeper into economic mire
Californians don't see much evidence of the recession coming to an end anytime soon.
Another 174 jobs to go at meatworks
Silver Fern Farms says it's preparing to cut up to 174 jobs from its Christchurch meatworks, the Belfast Rd site and the Canterbury lamb cutting works at Factory Rd.
Survey: Employer optimism returning
NZ employers are more optimistic than they have been in two years, prompting speculation hiring activity could soon return to pre-recession levels.