Employment Relations Authority
Carpenter can't claim $9k in unpaid wages
A carpenter who was unjustifiably dismissed cannot claim compensation or unpaid wages because of a gap in the law.
Man fined for stealing company secrets
A man must pay $110,058 to his former employer after divulging its secrets and helping set up a rival mobile electrical testing company.
Canterbury dairy farm fined for employment breaches
A dairy farm in Canterbury has been fined $7500 for breaches relating to employment contracts.
Woman sacked for personal use of the internet
A woman who was sacked for spending too much time surfing the internet and chatting with co-workers has been awarded more than $13,000 for unfair dismissal.
ERA shows leniency to Bangladeshi employer
The Employment Relations Authority has decided not to take a tough line with a Bangladeshi employer who hired illegal immigrants and destroyed evidence. Audio
Teacher claims she was bullied for being European
A trainee teacher says she was bullied and discriminated against at a Maori and Pacific school in south Auckland because she's European. Audio
Lawyer fights for Indonesian fishermen
A lawyer representing a group of Indonesian fishermen is fighting for the right to have their case for lost wages heard in the Employment Court. Maritime lawyer, Peter Dawson joins Checkpoint. Audio
Marlborough business fined for not paying migrant worker
A Marlborough business has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 dollars in unpaid wages to a migrant worker. Audio
Home support worker delighted at government deal over pay
The woman leading the fight for better pay for those who look after elderly people in their own home says the win announced by the government today is much better than she expected. Audio
