Nathan Santesso
'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
Pandemic added substantial pressure on ERA causing delays
A workers advocate says the Covid-19 pandemic has brought substantial pressure onto the Employment Relations Authority. Advocates help workers bring their claims of mistreatment by employers forward… Audio
New visa will give more protection to migrant workers
The government has moved to reduce exploitation of migrant workers by creating a new visa which doesn't tie them to exploitative employers.
The visa is just one of a raft of measures designed to… Audio
NZ businesses fined thousands over sloppy paperwork
Businesses across the country have been stung with hundreds of thousands of dollars of fines for exploiting staff and failing to keep proper employment records. The Labour Inspectorate says most of… Audio