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Burger Fuel defends 90-day firing

A high profile Auckland Burger Fuel has defended its use of the 90-day employment law, under which it sacked a worker on the 89th day for questioning her work break entitlements.

90-day bill passes first reading

Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Businesses at risk from slack IT policies

<i>Inside Money: </i> Should KiwiSaver be run by obsessive compulsives?

While the compulsory element of Australia's super scheme is referred to as an 'employer contribution', the distinction comes down to semantics, history and tax rather than a meaningful description of who bears the cost.

Build talent on front lines

An effective contact centre will enhance a company's reputation and reward its employees.

Draft code for financial advisers rejected

<i>My job</i>: Keeping corporate realm in focus

Police want more young recruits

Police want more young recruits and are about to launch a campaign to attract them as the average age of officers rises.

Law change to protect workers' Christmas leave

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing

<i>My job</i>: Chasing dolphins a swell career

Smart cities attract smart people

Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.

Scandals hit Crafar bidders

Career paths in state of flux

Rise in new job ads during July

Free ambulance but not free speech?

The written word can have a significant impact - and often a more far reaching or greater impact than was intended and foreseen.

Bosses may pay for staff on benefit

Chinese buyers talk up benefits

Chinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.