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WorkSafe New Zealand has dropped its charges against a "major player" in the kiwifruit industry that was involved in a workplace safety incident in April 2022.

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WorkSafe drops charges against Trevelyan's over 2022 forklift incident WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertaking from Trevelyan's on enhancing workplace safety

More working parents in New Zealand are opting to use their sick days rather than working from home when caring for their sick children, according to a new Frog Recruitment report.

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Working parents using sick days to take care of unwell kids: survey Working parents prefer taking sick days, not remote work, when it comes to caregiving

Tradestaff's Recruitment Support Advisor, Claire Pattinson, outlines the company’s successful strategies for enhancing workplace safety. Learn how Tradestaff sets the standard in prioritising employee well-being and maintaining a safe work environment.

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Tradestaff's success: The blueprint for enhancing workplace safety 'Health and safety is always continuous improvement, so we certainly are constantly aware that you gotta keep evolving and keep going'

Business leaders in New Zealand are calling out in a new report the lack of progress in the country's 2018-2028 Health and Safety Strategy more than five years since it was launched.

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'Unacceptable': Business leaders call out 'stalled progress' on improving workplace safety Intervention needed to keep workers safer, reduce employers' confusion on their duties

The former principal of a New Zealand primary school has been ordered to pay back more than $20,000 worth of overpayments made to him in 2023.

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Overpaid principal ordered to repay more than $20,000 Former principal was 'mistakenly paid twice' after he left the school

Ford Football Ferns has announced the return of Jitka Klimková as head coach after she took a temporary leave of absence amid an employment investigation.

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Klimková returns as Football Ferns head coach after employment probe Findings of workplace probe on Klimková 'strictly confidential'

A new report from BambooHR reveals that employees feel pressured to be visibly present at work as companies push for a return to office. The "green status effect" is creating stress and impacting productivity, highlighting the need for balanced hybrid work policies.

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'Green Status Effect': Employees feel pressured to be seen at work amid RTO New report shows employees engaging in 'performative displays' of productivity

IKEA is hiring 10 people to work as virtual employees in its upcoming game, "The Co-Worker," opening on June 24 on Roblox.

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'The Co-Worker': IKEA hiring virtual staff for upcoming Roblox game 'This is not the typical IKEA job,' furniture giant says

Are secret workplace recordings legally permissible? Lane Neave Lawyers' experts, Tamsin Woolf and Maria Green, delve into the complexities of this contentious issue, exploring the legal landscape and implications for both employers and employees. Discover how these recordings can impact workplace trust and compliance.

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Secret workplace recordings – legally in or out? Covert recordings not good faith behaviour, but can be evidence in certain circumstances

A cafe worker was assaulted by a former colleague who blamed her for being fired, leading to a series of violent incidents that culminated in multiple charges.

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Cafe worker assaulted by colleague over job loss Presiding judge notes the impact of having threatened an essential worker

The Ministry for the Environment is bracing for significant workforce reductions, as government directives drive cost-cutting measures. With the confirmation of the government’s Budget, agencies are compelled to unveil their strategies to trim expenses, per directives from Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

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Ministry for the Environment grapples with funding cuts Ministry faces significant job losses, advocates argue programmes will be impacted

A courier driver has won more than $25,000 after the Employment Relations Authority ruled that she unjustifiably dismissed by her employer after getting involved in a vehicular accident.

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ERA: Courier driver's dismissal over vehicular accident unjust Employment dispute stems from a vehicular accident

The New Zealand government is proposing changes to offered annual and sick leave entitlements by employers in an exposure draft coming this September.

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New Zealand mulls changes to annual, sick leave entitlements Government wants feedback on accrual system for annual leave, pro-rated approach for sick leave

A new report from Slack reveals how AI is enhancing employee experience and engagement. Discover the key findings and see how AI-driven tools are transforming workplaces.

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AI delivers gains on employee experience, engagement: survey New report shows AI's benefits on productivity, work-life balance, satisfaction

A former Meta engineer is suing the tech giant for wrongfully terminating him after he tried to fix a bug that allegedly caused the suppression of a Palestinian Instagram post, according to Reuters.

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The latest Equilar, Inc. study reveals the highest-paid S&P 500 CEOs of 2023, with Broadcom Inc's CEO Hock Tan leading the list. Discover the top earners and what their compensation says about corporate leadership trends.

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The Public Service Association has taken the Ministry of Education to the Employment Relations Authority, claiming non-compliance with their collective agreement amid proposed job cuts.

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PSA takes Education Ministry to ERA amid proposed job cuts PSA alleges breaches to collective agreement

The head chef of a well-known Asian eatery in North Shore has been won nearly $300,000 after he was subjected to serious exploitation by his employer.

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Head chef wins nearly $300,000 after exploitation by employer Chef alleges he 'worked long hours, without breaks and often without assistance'

Despite pushback, 3 in 4 C-suite HR leaders in the US plan to increase DEI commitment, according to the latest findings from a Bridge Partners survey. Tory Clarke, co-founder and Partner at Bridge Partners, emphasizes the growing importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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Despite pushback, 3 in 4 C-suite, HR leaders in U.S. planning to hike DEI commitment 'Despite the near-constant attacks on DEI programmes in the last year, business leaders are still focused on the facts'

A nurse in New Zealand has been censured and fined for harassing a caregiver and student nurses, as per the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. This case underscores the importance of maintaining professional conduct and the strict measures in place to ensure a safe and respectful workplace in the healthcare sector.

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Nurse censured, fined for harassing caregiver, student nurses 'It was disrespectful of his colleagues and is best characterised as sexual harassment,' tribunal says

Nearly 200 employees who came to New Zealand under the temporary Recovery Visa are unlawfully staying in the country, according to RNZ reports.

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Nearly 200 Recovery Visa holders overstaying in New Zealand: reports INZ warns overstayers they could be 'more vulnerable to exploitation'

A teenager who was employed in a takeaway business has won $20,000 after she was sexually harassed by her own boss.

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Sexually harassed employee wins $20,000 ERA says employee constructively dismissed after suffering sexual harassment

The Employment Court ruled on Friday that broadcaster TVNZ breached its collective agreement after failing to hold consultation with staff before proposing redundancies and show cancellations.

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Employment Court denies TVNZ's appeal over breached collective agreement Court upholds ERA ruling on TVNZ's job cuts

The two directors of JDFoods in New Zealand have been criticized by the Employment Relations Authority for their persistent dishonesty — despite clear evidence against them.

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ERA criticises dishonest directors in underpayment case One director aired 'undoubtedly the most destructive' testimony for their case, according to ERA

AI continues to be a significant consideration on the C-suite's agenda, according to a new Investigo Group report.

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Many executives see AI as ‘direct threat’ to organization: report Larger organisations feel more vulnerable 'because they have explored the issues and have a clearer understanding of the threat'

Cost pressures are negatively impacting business confidence in Canterbury. Leeann Watson, chief executive of Business Canterbury, underscores the challenges local businesses face amid rising expenses and economic uncertainty.

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Cost pressures negatively hitting Canterbury confidence But labour constraint concerns on see decline: report

A former principal in Whanganui has been censured after she admitted to withdrawing nearly $30,000 using the school's Visa card without authorisation.

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Former Whanganui school principal censured for unauthorised withdrawals of almost $30,000 Former principal cites 'mental breakdown' because of stress, pressure

The Employment Relations Authority recently dealt with a case involving a fast food store in Taupō, where two workers claimed they were employees of the company running the store.

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Can workers collect from their employer's bankrupt directors? ERA probes management's personal liabilities for unpaid claims

One in five business leaders have reservations about hiring recent graduates who participated in pro-Palestine protests, according to Intelligent.

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1 in 5 employers reluctant to hire grads involved in pro-Palestine protests 'It would be prudent for both employers and job seekers to keep politics out of the hiring process,' says expert

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