Employment

Sealord's coated fish factory in Nelson.

Sealord proposes closing Nelson coated-fish factory

Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.

5:41pm

An employee being comforted by a coworker in the workplace.

If technology makes our lives easier, why are we working harder than ever?

The technology-driven age of work should be making our lives easier. But instead, work intensification is a growing problem.

Tue, Sep 2

Federal agents stand at a checkpoint operated by the Metropolitan Police Department and federal agencies, including officers from ICE and Homeland Security, in Washington.

Over a million immigrants gone from US labour force under Trump

Immigrants make up almost 20% of the US workforce and data shows 45% of workers in farming, fishing and forestry are immigrants.

Mon, Sep 1

A group of striking Stuff workers holding posters.

Stuff's union staff on strike over 'disgraceful' pay, conditions

Members of union E tū walked off the job from 3pm with picket lines planned at Stuff's Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton newsrooms.

Thu, Aug 28

How did the gender pay gap get smaller?

Stats NZ says the gender pay gap was a median 5.2% in the June quarter, down from 8.2% a year earlier.

Wed, Aug 27

Sealord proposes closing Nelson coated-fish factory

Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.

5:41pm

If technology makes our lives easier, why are we working harder than ever?

The technology-driven age of work should be making our lives easier. But instead, work intensification is a growing problem.

Tue, Sep 2

Over a million immigrants gone from US labour force under Trump

Immigrants make up almost 20% of the US workforce and data shows 45% of workers in farming, fishing and forestry are immigrants.

Mon, Sep 1

Stuff's union staff on strike over 'disgraceful' pay, conditions

Members of union E tū walked off the job from 3pm with picket lines planned at Stuff's Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton newsrooms.

Thu, Aug 28

How did the gender pay gap get smaller?

Stats NZ says the gender pay gap was a median 5.2% in the June quarter, down from 8.2% a year earlier.

Wed, Aug 27

Generative AI applications pictured on an iPhone (file image).

One in five young jobseekers are fudging AI skills – study

Almost half say learning to use the technology feels as onerous as having "a second job".

Tue, Aug 26

Group of Air NZ flight attendants lose Covid-19 vaccination fight

The group of six was dismissed in 2021 when they did not meet the statutory Covid-19 vaccination requirements of the time.

Mon, Aug 25

Vet practice receives 450 applications for receptionist job

"It was pretty busy then, and we received 120 applications; 450 was completely overwhelming," the practice's co-owner said.

Fri, Aug 22

The NZNO, PSA, PPTA, TEU and NZEI say the amended pay equity legislation violates fundamental rights and discriminates against women workers.

Pay equity: Five unions to take government to court over law changes

The Nurses Organisation, Tertiary Education Union, Educational Institute, Post-Primary Teachers' Association, and Public Service Association argued the new rules breached the Bill of Rights Act.

Mon, Aug 18

The three-day weekend is an easy sell, for workers if not always for businesses.

Could a four-day week be the future of work for more businesses?

The push for a four-day work week has reignited in Australia and follows similar discussions in NZ.

Sat, Aug 16

Bakery and owner convicted of immigration, employment breaches

The owner of a bakery in Murupara and his company have been convicted, fined and ordered to make emotional harm payments for breaching immigration and employment law in relation to migrant workers.

Fri, Aug 15

Wilson Parking locked in multi-million legal fight with ex-employee

Wilson Parking told the Employment Relations Authority former employee Peter Turner breached his employment agreement, duty of good faith and various fiduciary duties, and ATE Property aided and abetted the breaches.

Thu, Aug 14

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said meat processors often struggle to find workers especially in peak season, when hundreds of workers are needed.

New seasonal worker visas 'awesome' for rural contactors - Fed Farmers

The Government has introduced two new work visas for seasonal workers, which Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said visas would make it easier for employers to retain the same workers for multiple seasons.

Mon, Aug 11

A New Zealand work visa application form (file image).

NZ govt announces two new work visas to aid workforce shortages

The two new visas will be open for applications in December, minister Erica Stanford announced on Q+A.

Sun, Aug 10

Recruiter or employer holding cv having online virtual job interview meeting (file image).

Coloured blocks on your CV – and other mistakes you may be making

Unemployment increased this week, to 5.2%, and the underutilisation rate reached 12.8%.

Fri, Aug 8

Sean Clear as electrocuted in February 2023 when an excavator came into contact with powerlines carrying 30,000 volts. File picture.

Coroner finds firm breached safety obligations prior to fatal workplace accident

The coroner says the employers of an Irish seasonal worker - killed when a digger touched with overhead powerlines - failed to brief workers on safety procedures.

Thu, Aug 7