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• Christchurch Massage Parlor Fined $210,000 After Lengthy Investigation Reveals Systematic Exploitation of Migrant Staff

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Business & Economy

  The Employment Relations Authority has imposed a $210,000 fine on Mother’s Thai, trading as Diamond Thai, for the severe exploitation of five migrant workers in Christchurch. Despi...

• The Austrian Labour Pyramid: How 800 Collective Agreements and Mandatory Statutes Dictate Private Sector Employment Rights

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  The Austrian legal hierarchy for employment is defined by a complex "pyramid" structure ranging from European Union mandates to specific company-level agreements. With over 800 col...