Employment Law
Govt unveils changes to 90-day work trials
The government's changes to employment law will remove the flexibility businesses need to compete internationally, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says.
Government unveils changes to employment law
Unions are pledging to continue the fight against the 90-day trials which will remain in place for small businesses under law changes announced today by the Government. Video, Audio
Legal Commentator Charles McGuinness
Employment law expert Charles McGuinness discusses a slew of cases dealing with minimum entitlements and enforcement by the Labour Inspectors. Audio
Former league star's business pays out over employment breaches
A car-wash company owned by former Warriors player Matthew Ridge has been ordered to pay $35,000 for employment law breaches.
Masala chain forfeits $8m in settlement
An Auckland restaurant chain that exploited workers has agreed to forfeit $8m in property in exchange for the IRD dropping attempts to recover outstanding tax.
Legal commentator Charles MacGuiness
Employed by God ? Clergy are not employees and do not have employment rights - but the rule is not hard and fast, and may be changing. Audio
Legal commentator Charles McGuiness
Employment lawyer Charles McGuiness discusses enforcement by government labour inspectors regarding minimum rights and breaches. Audio
Uber drivers threaten further action over pay rates
A group representing Uber drivers is threatening further action over the company's decision to cut driver fares in New Zealand. Audio
Scientists defend data over anecdotes
Scientists say they're alarmed the Prime Minister is more willing to believe stories he's been told than research based on analysis of figures. Audio
Casual workers face a year of uncertainty
Zero hour contracts have been scrapped under new employment laws in force from today, though tens of thousands of workers will still be 'on call' without guaranteed hours. Audio
Union heartened by Bunnings' new defibrillators
Bunnings is set to put defibrillators in five stores after a union said the company removed three of the devices, including some bought through staff fundraising.
Compromise possible on govt's employment law changes
The Government may be forced to change its plans to amend employment laws in order to get the support it needs to get the legislation through Parliament. Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Desk hammer attack
A boss smashed a worker's desk with a hammer. Employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor discusses the employment and criminal law aspects. Audio
Zero hour bill could cost labourers jobs - union
The trade union representing farm workers fears the Government's zero hour contracts legislation could cost thousands of labourers their jobs. Audio
Human Resources Institute comes out against zero hour contracts
The Human Resources Institute is joining the calls for zero hour contracts to be dropped saying it pushes desperate workers too far. Audio
Union fights to scrap zero hour contracts
A union that covers fast food workers is fighting to scrap employment contracts where the employer is under no obligation to provide work. Audio
Christchurch workers weren't paid for five years
Legal professionals say the case of two Christchurch workers who weren't paid for five years is outrageous, and measures need to be taken to make sure even worse cases of migrant exploitation are… Audio
NZCTU lawyer says zero hours contracts are risky for employers
NZCTU lawyer Jeff Sissons speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
The use of zero hour contracts are growing
Increasing numbers of New Zealand workers are now tied to jobs in which their employer is under no obligation to provide work. Audio
Government pushes through sweeping changes to employment laws
The Government has pushed through big changes to labour laws. Audio
