Employment
Anaesthetic technicians to strike at two DHBs
Frustrations have "boiled over" after a long-running dispute over pay and conditions for hospital anaesthetic technicians.
Parts of employment bill still under discussion, PM says
Labour and New Zealand First are working on some changes to the government's employment law legislation, the Prime Minister says.
NZ First flags concerns about labour law change
Unions say they're worried Labour may cave to pressure from New Zealand First, and ditch a controversial planned labour law change. Audio
Jobs to be cut as forestry firm Juken upgrades Kaitaia mill
Japanese-owned wood products company Juken is to upgrade its board mill in Kaitaia but also cut the workforce.
'They have preyed on these vulnerable migrant workers'
Working 60 hour weeks for $17 an hour, employees at plastics manufacturer Sistema say the company is exploiting vulnerable migrant workers.
22 staff complain of bullying at single Warehouse store
More than 20 staff have laid formal complaints against a single store manager at a branch of The Warehouse, saying they feel bullied and demeaned.
Employers! Get your heads out of the sand!
Employers are being urged to stop ignoring the issue of the aging workforce, or face the impact on their businesses and the overall economy. In 20 years' time, Statistics New Zealand estimates that… Audio
Rachel Morrison: the gender divide on job satisfaction
There's a big difference in how men and women experience job satisfaction. Research from Rachel Morrison, senior lecturer at AUT's Business School, reveals what makes people love their jobs and found… Audio
Calls for Mana in Mahi scheme to cover all apprenticeships
The new scheme aimed at getting thousands of young beneficiaires into work is being criticised for not going far enough to fix New Zealand's dire labour skill shortage Audio
Foreign students paying for jobs that don't exist
An employer has been recorded asking for $35,000 in return for sponsoring an Indian student's work visa. Now the student is appealing her case to Immigration NZ because the job never existed. Audio
Govt to pay employers to get young people off the dole
The government is to pay employers the equivalent of the dole - as well as up to $6000 - to take on young beneficiaries as apprentices. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the scheme today. Video, Audio
Taxi drivers compensated after being paid below minimum wage
A Dunedin taxi company has been ordered to pay four former drivers almost $100,000 in arrears over minimum wages and holiday pay underpayments. Audio
Courier drivers could take class action over independent contracts
Former Chief Judge of New Zealand's Employment Court Graeme Colgan told John Campbell courier drivers could test their case in court. Video, Audio
Independent courier drivers could take class legal action
A former Chief Judge of the Employment Court says it would be "worthwhile" for independent contract courier drivers to take class legal action if they can prove they earn less than the minimum wage. Audio
ACC senior doctors to walk off the job again today
Senior doctors working for the Accident Compensation Corporation will walk off the job for four hours again this afternoon.
Contract courier drivers paid less than minimum wage
John Campbell continues his investigation into contract courier drivers, who have to pay for their own vehicles and uniforms, while effectively earning less than the minimum wage. Audio
Police emergency call handlers' rosters adding to job stress
A rostering system for police emergency call handlers is being called a failure for putting too much stress on those taking some of the country's most harrowing calls.
Contractors earning well below minimum wage, unprotected by employment law
Checkpoint's John Campbell investigates the startling trend of owner-operator courier drivers who are earning less than minimum wage, and are often without protection of Employment Law because they… Audio
25 jobs could go in Te Papa restructure
Public outcry is building after details of a restructure at Te Papa were revealed. Up to 25 jobs could go if the proposed shake-up goes ahead as outlined. Audio
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Audio, Gallery
