New ZealandGovt's bill axes right to smokoThe Govt has introduced a law change that will allow bosses to withhold workers' regular breaks, and instead pay for the time or trade the breaks.27 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentEmployees more confident to move jobsThe number of employees planning to change jobs is rising, a sure sign that the economic downturn seems to have passed.26 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandWider competition for ACC to be consideredThe Govt is looking at introducing competition to the work account, which covers personal injuries in the workplace.22 Oct 06:20 AM
New ZealandOpening ACC up to competition no good for taxpayers - LabourNew Zealanders will end up paying more for ACC under a privatised scheme, says Labour.22 Oct 03:04 AM
EmploymentNo ma'am's land at the topWomen are finding entry to the boardroom even tougher after the recession, says Gill South.20 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldDiscrimination in Oz for KiwisKiwis who have lived in Australia since childhood are lodging - and winning - race discrimination complaints, saying they are facing discrimination in the Australian job market.19 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandClimate scientist oblivious to media policy before sackingJim Salinger lost his job for allegedly ignoring a Niwa policy against speaking to the media without approval.19 Oct 06:43 AM
New ZealandCall to TVNZ weatherman as friend only - therapistSacked NIWA scientist Jim Salinger says a call made to Jim Hickey was not in a professional capacity, as NIWA alleges, a therapist tells the ERA.19 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandPlunket distressed by RNZ decisionRNZ host Sean Plunket tells ERA he was "distressed" at being told to find another job if he didn't like being prevented from writing for Metro.19 Oct 01:19 AM
