Employee rights stories

In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.

New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

Employee experience has moved further into focus recently and now sits comfortably at the center of many forward-looking organisations' plans.

Accurately paying people for the hours they work is only part of the issue. You also need to be able to plan for the future.

Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.

A new Skillsoft study finds 70% of ANZ employees feel digital transformation is altering their roles, sparking fears of job replacement by technology.

Middle managers are often undervalued, but Hays argues they are crucial to an organisation's success through honest career development and empowerment.

Air New Zealand has been named the most attractive employer in New Zealand for the third consecutive year by the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research.

Digital transformation in New Zealand is fuelling demand for tech professionals, as companies focus on customer experience and innovative digital projects.

While there are plenty of leadership programmes available for women, those programmes don't generally work on their own.

Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.

Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.

Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.