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Employment row: High school board ordered to pay former assistant principal
The school launched a claim against a former staffer - but they weren't allowed.
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Woman quits in work-from-home row, loses ERA case
Philippa Johnson said she would never backstab her boss - but did and lied about it.
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Migrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages ordered
They were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Wendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidays
The NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.
MediaWorks employment battle: Embattled company loses case against competitor
MediaWorks tried for an injunction to stop a former employee from working for Go Media.
'Intrusion of privacy': Workers resist providing their fingerprints to dairy giant
But the ERA has ruled workers can be forced to give their prints.
Truckie sacked while isolating during pandemic awarded $8k
Worker told by text he would, in effect, be dismissed if he wasn't in on Monday.
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badly
Union organiser who sent email raising complaint about official loses bid to get job back.
'Anarchy': Workplace anti-bullying advocate in epic legal battle
Allan Halse attempted to take a long-running employment legal battle to the Supreme Court.
Hurt and humiliated: Bus driver paid $30k after sacking ruled unfair
Paul Abigail was sacked for failing to report unknown minor accident.
Salon junior wins almost $34k after unjustified dismissal
Employee who suffered distress, anxiety and worry after being fired wins compensation.
'Humiliated and destroyed': Gym instructor stopped washing after unjust sacking
Company liquidated days after ERA ruling, timing labelled 'suspicious' by man's advocate.
'Vulnerable' migrant worker sacked without warning, awarded $17k
Jungbin Son relied on his job to remain in New Zealand.
Former deputy principal suing prestigious private school
A case involving alleged bullying behaviour at St Peter's Cambridge was heard at the ERA.
Bar owner who groped, kissed employee to pay her more than $35,000
Staff members and customers warned the woman not to be left alone with her boss.
'Hostile and toxic': Bullied employee awarded $56K after resigning
The woman was placed on work-related stress leave by her doctor.
Underpaid interns: Meal-kit company Woop ordered to pay $43K
Meal kit company Woop underpaid six students by paying them for 20 hours instead of 40.
Man who punched and repeatedly kicked workmate tries to claim compensation over firing
“The law is clear that threats of violence in the workplace are not acceptable."
Nurse claims unfair sacking from IV therapy company was 'retaliation'
The man raised concerns there was illegal prescribing happening within the company.
'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rant
Teen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
Driver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payout
A sticky situation led to employee's rubbish language
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
90-day trial botch-up: Doggy daycare fined after firing young woman
DogHQ in Albany said they were advised they could extend the 90-day trial - they couldn't.
‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched desk
Ani O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.