Former oil and gas staff have been compensated after being made redundant by the management firm for New Zealand Energy Corporation, which operates The Copper Moki well site, pictured, in the Stratford district. Staff left humiliated and hurt after being sacked by the management firm of oil and gas giant New Zealand Energy Corporation have been awarded almost $280,000 in lost wages, reimbursements and compensation. The four staff members – Alison McKnight, Barry Watkins, Stewart Angelo and Ray England – had taken pay cuts, believing their jobs were safe. However, they were then made redundant without any consultation, leaving them collectively feeling hurt and humiliated with a loss of their dignity. The authority also ordered compensation for lost wages and reimbursement of their pay that was cut prior to the layoffs to be paid to a total of $278,589.

Source: Stuff May 23, 2022 23:25 UTC