Emplyment
Bar and restaurant owners told to pay better wages
The government has backed off proposals to make it harder for skilled migrants to stay in the country after employers complained the changes would be costly and impractical. But bar and restaurant… Audio
Employers call Labour's workplace policy old-fashioned
The Labour party's fair pay policy would lift wages, and change the 90 day trial period in employees' favour, but businesses say it will lower productivity and it's not flexible enough to suit the… Audio
Delays in holiday pay settlements irk CTU
How much money is owed to workers whose holiday pay was not calculated properly? Official estimates of the amounts involved and number of people affected vary wildly, and the clock is ticking when it… Audio
Retailers accused of denying workers hours
Retailers are being accused of not letting staff work all the hours that are available. But Greg Harford of Retail NZ says most employers give existing staff extra hours if they can, because it's more… Audio
Budget advisers wait to hear if jobs are safe
Nearly 1,000 budget advisers will finally begin finding out today if they still have a job at the end of the month. Audio
Meatworkers in stand-off with Affco over Waitangi Day holiday
Meat workers who took their Waitangi Day holiday yesterday, in defiance of their bosses at the Talley's owned AFFCO freezing works, are waiting to hear what the consequences might be. Video, Audio
Shortage of accountants and book-keepers driving up wages
A shortage of accounting professionals is driving up wages, as employers look for ways to retain qualified staff. Audio
Three people charged with exploiting migrant workers
Three people have been arrested and charged with exploiting migrant workers at an Auckland restaurant chain. Audio