Employment

Half of the work on the steel frames for the SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland has gone to a foreign contractor, despite NZ factories having prepared for it.

New guidelines could mean equal-pay disputes are settled directly with employers, rather than in court, and workers' advocates say it's a landmark step. Audio

The government has been accused of ignoring the home care sector in the Budget, despite being warned of a financial crisis.

A South Canterbury quarry has been ordered to pay more than $150,000 over an employee being crushed to death.

Up to 20 people owed money by the company Spotless should be repaid by the end of the week, the union representing cleaners says.

The best way to prevent a massive skills shortage is by making science and maths mandatory subjects all the way through school, according to manufacturers.

A new payroll system is being blamed for hundreds of Spotless employees being left out of pocket.

Canterbury workers affected by the earthquakes are more likely to have jobs and be better paid than people in similar roles elsewhere, a study shows.

The Public Service Association is worried that recent incidents have jeopardised the trust between staff and councillors at Wellington City Council.

Job advertisements have notched another gain with most areas in expansion.

Nine people who worked sleepover shifts looking after children with sight problems have won their case to be paid the minimum wage.

More than 200 Waikato support workers will strike if mediation for higher pay does not go their way today.

Fears in Australia a tax on working backpackers would send its agricultural workforce to New Zealand have delayed the plan and put it in doubt.

Talley's-owned South Pacific Meats has been ordered to pay a worker more than $35,000 after she was subjected to unjustified dismissal.