Employment
Forestry takes a hit
On the East Coast, forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation and uncertainty about the future.
After Cyclone Gabrielle, contractors are turning to other ways to make ends… Audio
Charity accused of silencing workers
A charity supporting exploited Chinese migrant workers is accused of threatening to withdraw its help if the workers speak to media.
The Auckland based CNSST Foundation offers a range of services to… Audio
Arbitration panel recommends pay rise for secondary teachers
Secondary teachers are hoping they'll get the chance to vote on a new deal to settle a pay dispute next week.
An independent arbitration panel is recommending a pay rise of 14.5 percent over three… Audio
Nurses set to receive thousands of dollars after pay equity agreement signed
Hospital nurses will receive tens of thousands of dollars in payouts with a pay equity agreement being signed off.
They will be given lump sums and backpay worth up to $28,000 to bring wages in line… Audio
Nurses and healthcare assistants accept pay equity settlement
Nurses and healthcare assistants employed by Te Whatu Ora have voted to accept an historic pay equity settlement that will net some up to $28,000 in lump sums and backpay.
AI can now predict your resignation months in advance
Companies will be able to use artificial intelligence to prevent being blindsided by resignations from key staff.
Secondary teachers should get 14.5 percent pay rise, arbitration panel recommends
The recommendation is expected to end a protracted pay dispute between the Ministry of Education and the Post Primary Teachers Association.
Fox likely to push Emmys to January due to strikes - reports
Fox is expected to announce soon that television's Emmys will be rescheduled to air in January next year due to strikes by writers and actors in the US, the LA Times says.
Long Read: The Gloriavale employment case
By Jean Edwards: Raised to be meek and submissive in a world dominated by men, six former Gloriavale women have won an extraordinary legal victory. Audio
Hundreds may face surgery delays if nurses agree to strike
About 1000 patients will have their operations cancelled if a strike by hospital nurses goes ahead next month.
Te Whatu Ora confirms more than 300 jobs cut
More than 300 full-time jobs have been cut at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, with hundreds more set to go over the next few weeks.
Lab workers to walk off job over pay demands
Medical technicians and scientists at one of the country's largest laboratory service providers will walk off the job on Friday in Wellington and the South Island. Audio
Employment Court: RSE workers say Hawke's Bay employer's deductions were unlawful
Three seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands say their weekly wages were sometimes reduced to zero by deductions they claim were unlawful.
Cleaners protest for better pay after zero offer from employers
Cleaners employed by several major cleaning companies were picketing in Auckland yesterday, after being offered no boost in recent pay negotiations. The E tu union has been negotiating for commercial… Audio
The Week in Detail: Productivity, political slogans, and Healthy Homes
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
'I never thought it would be this much' - Migrant worker awarded $46k of holiday pay
An Indian immigrant who worked in a kebab shop for five years knew she was entitled to holiday pay when she left, but never expected her boss actually owed her more than $46,000.
Massey uni staff make personal plea to management to stop job cuts
Massey University staff fearing for their careers and the quality of education on offer have made a personal plea to management to stop the cuts. The cash-strapped institution has asked for more than… Audio
Calls to pause accredited employer work visa scheme
Advocates are calling for a pause to the government's accredited employer work visa scheme after hundreds of migrant workers were left jobless and out of pocket.
Migrant workers are often fired… Audio
Job ads fall 3% in June, vacancy listings drop 21% on a year ago - Seek
Job ads have fallen for a third consecutive month as the labour market faces growing headwinds.
University of Otago makes more than 100 staff redundant in cost-cutting bid
More than 100 University of Otago staff have been made redundant in a bid to cut costs.
