Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
Now he and his employer have been convicted and fined, with the Sealord Group taking the lion’s share…
Hannah Dugan likely to keep state pension despite felony conviction, resignation
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will likely keep her state pension despite her felony obstruction conviction and…
Businesswoman Sneha Patel exploited workers, failed to pay $50k in wages, entitlements
Over eight months in 2018, she hired the victims, who either had temporary work visas or no visa…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Financial controller who spent $289,000 on travel, Uber Eats spared jail
Transactions described in the police summary of facts and a determination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Disciplinary…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
The Tough Job Market May Mean the Surge in Entrepreneurship Continues
Instead of sending out résumés and job applications during the Great Freeze, it could be a good time…
Election 2026: National’s KiwiSaver contribution proposal would lead Government to get more money from Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax
National is suggesting increasing employer contributions by 0.5% per year over four years, taking it from 4% in…
Nelly Sione sentenced for theft from her employer, Christchurch’s Tangata Atumotu Trust
She was issued a credit card with an authorised spend of up to $1000 per purchase, to assist…
8 new ways Americans are escaping the 9-to-5 grind
Are Americans Finally Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Workday? (Image: Pexels) The traditional 9-to-5 job of fixed hours,…
Should mental-health leaves be treated separately from sick leaves?
For decades, sick leaves have been the universal safety net for employees—covering everything from seasonal flu to chronic…
Inland Revenue cracks down on overdue tax bills: IRD makes phone calls to claim GST, employer tax
The IRD said it was focusing on overdue goods and services tax (GST) and employer tax. “Where GST…