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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.
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Sacked golf club greenkeeper fights for job after clash with new boss
Club superintendent claims Tai Mirko swore at him and blocked his car to stop him leaving.
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.'
Health Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talks
A 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.
Business giants worth $215b push for modern slavery law
National and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.
Ex-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond money
At first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.
Auckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealed
Employees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.
'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back job
Anthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct.
Police recruit wrongfully accused of groping colleague wins case in ERA
The recruit was relegated to traffic camera duties while he was investigated.
'Blindsided': Former restaurant staff say they are owed $16,000
The restaurant's owner is in liquidation but it remains open as a new owner takes over.
PM asked Attorney-General to warn Cabinet after minister’s controversial ERA comments
Collins said she warned Cabinet of the "need for careful use of language".
'I felt threatened': Sallies worker defends shoving colleague, using 'derogatory slur'
The sacked furniture store worker took his case to the ERA, claiming wrongful dismissal.
'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bullied
John Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.
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.
SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks
His next court appearance is in October.
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel both work - but get one wage
They paid separate tuition fees to get separate degrees.
Internal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture
An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.
Southland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigation
Former imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA.
‘Arrogant way to treat your manager’: Detectives' private chat reveals tensions in Northland CIB
Former District Commander Tony Hill acknowledged a 'boys' club' culture existed.
'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.
Wellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28k
Mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.
Lower Hutt sushi restaurant fined $30k for exploiting vulnerable worker
The man, who was on a sponsored work visa, was owed more than $50,000 in wage arrears.
Former IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period products
She posted comments about period products in male and female bathrooms.
Kaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment dispute
But the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal.
How NZ is tackling worker protection issues in the primary industries
NZ officials are confident in worker protection as Australian breaches surface.
Court backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to junior
The sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.
Balancing power: What the employment law changes mean for you
Comment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.
'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff member
Jessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience.
'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205k
The final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer.
Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer
The customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions.