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Jarden rejects toxic workplace allegation raised in Employment Court
Executives resigned in late July and were put on gardening leave after rival made forays.
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Jarden takes former executive to Employment Court
Jarden case follows Barrenjoey hiring 10 staff, including Reynolds.
Former Gloriavale members seek damages after court win
The Employment Court finds the Labour Inspectorate made legal errors over the community.
Mother awarded nearly $350k for legal costs in long-running caregiver fight
The court recognised her lawyers Paul Dale, KC, and Mark Jefferies had worked for free.
Lawyer says ex-Wilson Parking boss 'lied to court' in $25m dispute
Wilson Parking claims Peter Turner used insider knowledge to set up rivals.
Ex-Wilson Parking boss denies using secrets to build rival parking business
Wilson Parking claims Peter Turner plotted his exit and lined up future clients.
Former Wilson Parking boss denies plotting to set up rival firm before departure
Wilson Parking has accused Peter Turner of breaching confidentiality and luring clients.
Court overturns sacked firefighter’s reinstatement in bullying, harassment case
Fire and Emergency NZ appealed a decision over its 'unfair dismissal' of Russell Kinzett.
Wilson Parking accuses senior staffer of secret rival start-up, breached trust, covering tracks
Turner is accused of altering leases so companies could join his new business later on.
'Respect and dignity': Employers urged to embrace culturally responsive practices
Lawyer Jennifer Mills says prayer spaces and hui can support workplace inclusivity.
Fire service ordered to pay ex-employee $13k after broken promise leads to resignation
HR assured him that naming his colleague wouldn’t affect their FireSuper. It did.
Biggest labour market regulation changes in decades – what they mean for you
The Bill is expected to have its final reading in the coming week.
More than 700 Education Ministry staff to try win back lost pay following partial strike
More than 700 learning support staff lost 10% of their pay in the strike.
Ex-director of stockbroking firm claims business underpaid him $155k
The case is the latest in a long string of legal fights between Smalley and the firm.
How two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)
Big legal bills and 4-1 defeats in a court scrap over how a union treats its own.
Landmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkers
Christine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.
$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'
Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.
ACC cuts work from home days from 3 to 2, prompting legal action
The PSA said it received less than an hour's notice of the decision from ACC.
Dairy farmer, ex-imam, who exploited migrant workers loses fine appeal
'There was a clear imbalance of power between the employees and Mr Abdul-Jabbar.'
Uber and Uber Eats earn $402m revenue in NZ, pay less than $1m tax
Both operations make hefty payments to their US parent company.
The conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their boss
A new law will let employees take action against their bosses.
'I have never stolen from you': Payout for bakery worker questioned over missing money
'It would be counter-productive of me to steal from people who pay my wages'.
Calendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealing
Seven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls.
'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' culture
Bridget Doell claims she was excluded from key decisions and faced bullying.