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Five Wellington dancers just won a historic court ruling that recognizes them as employees, not contractors, after they were fired for demanding fair pay. Their victory could transform working conditions across New Zealand's adult entertainment industry.
Five exotic dancers won a major employment rights case after a New Zealand court found they were employees, not contractors, despite facing fines and strict control. The ruling opens the door for their wrongful termination claims to proceed.
Ten migrant nurses in New Zealand will receive over $51,000 in back pay after working more than 1,500 hours without wages. A labor investigation turned an unfair situation into a win for workers' rights and a teaching moment for the aged care industry.
After 10 years of unemployment following an illegal termination, a school librarian in India wins his job back with full compensation. The Bombay High Court awarded him complete back wages and ordered his immediate reinstatement.
A retired watchman in India will finally receive his pension after a high court ruled the government exploited him for three decades. The court said the "mighty" employer cannot abandon the "lamb" it used as daily labor for 31 years.