Women win claim for pay arrears
Former Lauder Hotel owners Robyn Cousins and Karen Harris have been successful in a claim heard by the Employment Relations Authority for arrears of wages and holiday pay for work they did at the O
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Youth wage Bill defeated in Parliament
An ACT Party attempt to reintroduce the youth minimum wage rate was heavily defeated in Parliament tonight.
Telecom to cut 200 jobs
Telecom said it is targeting a reduction of 200 management positions this year.
Whistleblower wins unjustified dismissal case
An Auckland teacher who claims he was fired after raising concerns about a raft of incidents at his school has won a claim for unjustified dismissal.
City needs numbers, say experts
Job growth unlikely in March quarter, survey suggests
Job growth is unlikely to have returned in the March quarter, a new survey suggests.
Govt appears to have problems filling the front line
The Government has increased the number of positions for what it calls front-line staff, but figures released today show it is having difficulties filling them.
National rules out supporting youth rate Bill
The National Party has ruled out supporting a bill introduced to Parliament by ACT MP Sir Roger Douglas seeking to allow for the reintroduction of youth rates.
$15,000 awarded to man sexually harassed at work
A restaurant worker sacked after being discriminated against because of his sexual orientation has been awarded has been awarded nearly $15,000.
Connection with workers shapes as key for employers
Employers should get out and promote themselves to staff who are thinking of leaving for greener pastures, and remind them that they had been retained through one of the harshest downturns in hist