Era
Are our Olympians actually employees?
A group of top athletes is taking an employment case against High Performance Sport - why? Audio
'A perfect storm': Major backlog in employment disputes
Employment lawyers say a 'perfect storm' of factors have caused a massive backlog in cases waiting to be heard by the Employment Relations Authority, putting strain on employers and employees awaiting… Audio
Bakery owner told to pay $35,000 in wage arrears to ex-employee
A bakery has been ordered to pay more than $35,000 to a former employee who is now facing deportation over his criminal activities.
WWOOF NZ banned exploitative farm years ago
An exploitative organic farm near Christchurch was banned from a volunteer network four years before the Labour Inspectorate investigation into it began.
Wendy's illegally refused staff public holiday entitlements
Businesses across New Zealand may have to re-think how they treat public holidays after the ERA found Wendy's was acting unlawfully when deciding who got a day in lieu, and who didn't. Video, Audio
Grocer fined $12k for trying to exploit worker
An Auckland grocer has been fined $12,000 by the Employment Relations Authority for attempting to exploit a worker.
Kebab shop worker who worked 80-hr weeks gets $20k
A kebab shop in Rotorua forced a Turkish migrant to work 13 hour days, six days a week at below minimum wage.
Truck driver accused of sausage theft awarded $11k
A truck driver accused of stealing six cartons of chicken sausages has won his case for unfair dismissal.
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.