Employment
Tough time for job hunters, figures show
A surge in the number of people applying for jobs is likely to continue, making it harder for people to find employment, Trade Me says.
Man awarded $25,000 after work exploitation
An Indian man who worked long hours and was required to give his employer a large kickback of his wages has been awarded $25,008.37.
Employment law
2015 has been another tough year for many workers as employers keep looking for ways to save money in tough times. We wanted to find out about the most common employment problems workers are facing… Audio
Telco still hasn't paid compensation to worker
An Auckland telecommunications company found guilty of grossly underpaying one of its Chinese workers still has not paid the compensation it was ordered to pay.
Auckland bus drivers vote for further industrial action
Striking Auckland bus drivers have voted overwhelmingly to take further industrial action - though it won't be before Christmas. Audio
Auckland bus drivers go on strike
Auckland bus drivers have voted almost unanimously in favour of taking industrial action against their employer NZ Bus, after walking off the job today.
Abuse of young and migrant workers uncovered
Some migrant workers are almost being treated like slaves, the Migrant Workers Association says. Audio
Employers group wants to see more prosecution for exploitation
The country's biggest employer's group hopes more high profile prosecutions will end exploitation which particularly hits vulnerable young and migrant workers. Audio
Widespread exploitation of young and migrant workers
Workers being paid just seven dollars an hour, no annual leave and employment records being manipulated and falsified. Audio
Workplace WOF
There's advice to carry out a background check of your next potential workplace. How human is your new boss? Audio
Rise of the Robots
Martin Ford considers the future of the world's workforce in his book 'The Rise of the Robots' (One World). Audio
Job ads rise in November
Businesses appear to be upbeat about hiring more staff, with another lift in job advertisments. Audio
Karaoke bar owner fined over sexual harrassment
An Auckland karaoke bar owner has been ordered to pay more than $17,000 to a worker who was sexually harassed and unjustifiably dismissed.
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.
How to stop workplace discrimination with 'blind auditions'
Gapjumpers is using software to remove the unconcious biases which stop people getting a fair go at finding work. It conducts blind auditions in hiring whereby potential employees are vetted from an… Audio
Meatworkers accuse AFFCO of ignoring court ruling
Workers at Talley's AFFCO plants are furious at what they say are mistakes, pay cuts and omissions after returning to work, the Meat Workers Union says.
Want low pay, constant abuse and long hours? Apply within
"Work hard. Take s*** from everyone. Get paid f*** all" - that's how a popular Wellington nightclub is advertising for someone to pick up dirty glasses.
Top teaching grads working "illegally" in schools
An initiative aimed at putting the brightest teachers in the most disadvantaged schools has been ruled illegal by the Employment Relations Authority. Audio
AFFCO workers back to court over bullying claims
Workers at AFFCO's Wairoa plant are going back to court, saying they have been bullied since winning a major case against their employer. Audio
Sacked teacher wins $85k compensation
A junior teacher has won $85,600 in compensation from the Havelock North private boys' school that sacked her.
