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Kiwi Stories

Overtime stories

Employees around NZ working overtime without pay

A new report shows that overtime has increased in 30% of organisations and nearly half of those working overtime (48%) are unpaid for their extra hours.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

Management

Uber app is timely fatigue reminder

Drivers will be logged out after 13 hours on the app, a move aimed at reducing fatigue risk and reinforcing legal limits.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018

Labour

Longer working hours increase diabetes risk in women

Women clocking 45 hours or more a week face a 63% higher risk of diabetes, with researchers urging closer attention to work patterns.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018

Productivity

Keep fatigue out of the workplace

Fatigue can raise the risk of workplace incidents, leaving businesses and workers responsible for spotting tiredness before it affects safety.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Hays

Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime

Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Global Stories

Overtime stories

Management

Samsung investigates Chinese child labour claims

Electronics giant to review 250 Chinese manufacturing partners after a third-party audit discovered the use of child labour.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2012

Microsoft

Microsoft investigates Chinese supplier

Microsoft dispatches auditors to KYE factory in Dongguan, China, after a report on adverse labour conditions. Investigation to ensure compliance with standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2010