EmploymentACC privatisation only if proven benefits - WilsonPrivatisation should only be allowed if there is evidence it will improve the system, former ACC chairman Ross Wilson says.23 Apr 12:10 AM
New Zealand$19,000 penalty for sex-pest baker with floury handsA baker who sexually harassed his female assistant must pay her $19,000.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite-handed baker fined for sexual harassmentA baker was fined after it was found he had left flour-smudged handprints on his female assistant's clothes.21 Apr 03:16 AM
EmploymentGovt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgradeThe Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.20 Apr 08:27 PM
New ZealandForget beer with the boss - just be yourselfAussie women should have a beer with their boss if they want promotion, but NZ women have been told to just be themselves.19 Apr 04:00 PM
TechnologyMicrosoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplierA report claims 14 and 15-year-olds were employed at a Chinese supplier, working shifts from 7.45am until 10.55pm - for 52 cents an hour.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandRetiring painter gets the brush-offA DHB has refused to shout afternoon tea for an employee retiring after 50 years.15 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionIs bullying a problem at your workplace?Forget the playground, it's the workplace that is rife with bullies, a study shows. Here is the latest selection of Your Views.14 Apr 08:19 PM
EmploymentLet's talk about sex ...Employment lawyer Bridget Smith blogs about a sexual harassent case with a twist.12 Apr 11:10 PM
EmploymentNZ's most highly paid cities revealedA new <i>Trade Me jobs</i> survey reveals the average pay-packets for workers in NZ's main centres.11 Apr 04:00 PM
Employment<i>Kate Ross</i> - First quarter over and I'm optimisticIt's slim pickings finding quality workers in the recruitment market, says Kate Ross06 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWinz moves early to bring in tough stance on benefitsWinz has started bumping people off the invalids benefit, months before new work tests officially come into force, beneficiary advocates say.05 Apr 04:00 PM