AFFCO news

Recent case looks at non-compliant availability provision

Recent case looks at non-compliant availability provision

Court decision clarifies what's needed to require employees to be available outside of regular hours

Supreme Court rejects Affco appeal

Supreme Court rejects Affco appeal

New Zealand’s top court has upheld previous rulings that the meat processing company unlawfully locked out workers during collective bargain

Living wage gets latest political backer

Living wage gets latest political backer

The mayor of one North Island city plans to recommend the pay scheme at a council meeting tomorrow.

India passes paid maternity leave bill

India passes paid maternity leave bill

The South Asian nation has significantly boosted the amount of paid time off it offers new mothers.

Kiwi firm to pay $55K over safety failure

Kiwi firm to pay $55K over safety failure

A Canterbury employer was sentenced earlier today after an employee was injured as a result of poor safety practices.