Employment
Meat workers to return to AFFCO on Monday
Meat workers locked out of AFFCO's Wairoa plant for the past two years will return to work next week following an Employment Court ruling.
Firewood firm pays $60k to injured worker
A Motueka firewood firm has been ordered to pay more than $60,000 to a worker who lost most of his hand in an accident earlier this year.
Restaurant spied on foreign workers
Two restaurant workers who often did 70-plus hour weeks, were kept under surveillance by a camera hooked up to the owner's house, and given a tongue-lashing when he thought they were slacking off. Audio
Health workers continue to strike
Auckland health workers are continuing strike action over weekend pay today, but district health boards say the strikes are getting in the way of a resolution.
Meatworkers win dispute with AFFCO
A group of meatworkers has won a long-running dispute with AFFCO, with the Employment Court expected to release a full ruling in the workers' favour on Wednesday. Audio
Social worker awarded $14,000 over 'bullying'
A Christchurch social worker whose boss told her she was shaming the profession has been awarded more than 14 thousand dollars. Audio
Man awarded $20,000 following unfair dismissal
A Housing New Zealand inspector who lost his job for sexual harassment has been awarded 20-thousand dollars for what amounted to a humiliating dismissal which damaged his family life. Audio
Former DHB manager awarded compensation
A former DHB director of nursing and midwifery, who wrote that a key job skill was being able to "get alongside idiots", has been awarded $15,000 in an employment dispute.
Bunnings roster change dispute escalates
A Dunedin-based dispute between Bunnings and its staff has escalated from weekend to week-day strikes.
Lack of te reo threatens Maori TV jobs
Barrister Alex Hope talks about the employment issues around Maori TVs decision to disestablish the jobs of two non-fluent te reo receptionists. Audio
Māori TV staff to be sacked over Te Reo ability
Two Māori receptionists are losing their jobs at Māori Television because they cannot speak Te Reo Māori. Audio
Auckland health workers plan strike action
Hundreds of Auckland health workers, including some emergency staff, will strike this week after negotiations on how to extend weekend services came to a halt.
Farmers told to keep employment records
The government is sending farm employers a clear message: keep staff records or face fines.
No job? Move to the regions, urges govt
The jobless are being urged to look to the regions for work by Minister of Employment Steven Joyce, after the unemployment rate broke the 6 percent mark. Audio
Filipino advocate says changes could lead to exploitation
An advocate for Filipino dairy workers is worried some workers may be exploited if they are dependent on good feedback from their employers to stay in the country. Audio
More jobs than job-seekers at Clutha's jobs fair in Dunedin
With unemployment hitting 6 percent today - there were many more jobs than job-seekers at a speed-dating jobs fair in Dunedin today set up to attract workers an hour down the road. Audio
Skill levels sliding says researcher
The average skill of workers has been falling in New Zealand, an economic researcher says.
Farm worker awarded $20,000 for sacking
A farm worker fired after a series of disputes at work is to get more than $20,000 in compensation and lost wages.
Iraqi-born woman yet to hear from Defence
An Iraqi-born woman who was told she couldn't enlist because of her birthplace says she is still waiting to hear from the Defence Force.
Security guards get living wage
Despite threats of judicial reviews, fiscal blowouts, and political fallout, Wellington City Council's contracted security guards will now earn a living wage. Audio
