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Award for Bad Breath & Bad Attitude

Posted by on 10 September 2012 | 0 Comments

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An Auckland woman has been awarded more than $8000 after her employer was found to have unjustifiably dismissed her for having bad breath and a bad attitude.

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Ignore workplace stress complaints at a cost…

Posted by on 9 September 2012 | 0 Comments

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In a recent ruling, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) ordered a Christchurch freighting company to pay a former employee over $15,000 in compensation and lost wages after she resigned due to stress-related health issues.

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Employee gets $9k after abusive texts from boss

Posted by on 9 September 2012 | 0 Comments

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A digger operator subjected to a string of abusive text messages and threats of assault from his former boss has been awarded more than $9000 in reparation.

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Dismissal for Social Media Posting

Posted by on 13 August 2012 | 0 Comments

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Does an inappropriate comment on social media warrant disciplinary action, or is it freedom of speech and nothing to do with work? This issue is becoming more frequent in businesses.

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Parental Leave Payment Increase

Posted by on 13 August 2012 | 0 Comments

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An increase to parental leave payments is set to put more money in the pockets of young families according to Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson.

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Charity Wish List

Posted by on 13 August 2012 | 0 Comments

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Age Concern is a charity that works to promote the rights, wellbeing and quality of life of older people.

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Did You Know?

Posted by on 11 August 2012 | 0 Comments

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China V NZ

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Test Your Knowledge

Posted by on 11 August 2012 | 0 Comments

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Rescinding a job offer

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90 Day Trial Period Slip Up

Posted by on 5 July 2012 | 0 Comments

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A Tasman hairdressing salon was caught out recently over a 90 day trial period.

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Did You Know

Posted by on 5 July 2012 | 0 Comments

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Personal Grievance can become an expensive issue.

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