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Ms Allan believes she returned to work as a better employee (file pic)

Mother labels Business NZ 'arrogant' video

A mother who returned to work after a year's leave is disputing claims that mums become "rusty" during time off.

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BSA dismisses Alasdair Thompson complaint

The BSA has dismissed complaints against TV3 over an interview with Alasdair Thompson, former CEO of the EMA.

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NZ trails rest of the world in company board equality video

Women make up less than 10 percent of the boards of our top companies.

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Mr Thomson was fired by EMA yesterday

EMA sacking a boost for gender equality - group video

A women's advocacy group says the publicity surrounding the sacking of former EMA boss Alasdair Thompson has helped promote gender equality.

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EMA boss sacked after period comments video

Alasdair Thompson wasn't at home today and he wasn't taking calls from 3 News.

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Should Alasdair Thompson have been sacked?

Alasdair Thompson has been sacked by the EMA after his 'monthly sickness' comments. Should he have kept his job? Leave your opinion.

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Alasdair Thompson sacked by EMA

Alasdair Thompson has been sacked by the board of Employers and Manufacturers Association.

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The Bill would give women the right to request pay information (Reuters file)

Equal Pay Bill could reveal gender inequality

Employers may have to record the gender of people doing the same work if a Green Party Equal Pay Amendment Bill is taken on by the Government.

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Alasdair Thompson's fate is still unclear

NZ businesswomen poke fun at Alasdair Thomspon video

Alasdair Thompson still has a job tonight, but maybe not for much longer.

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No decision on Mr Thompson’s future employment at EMA has been made

Alasdair Thompson’s fate still uncertain

The EMA Board met today to discuss the recent comments and conduct of its chief executive Alasdair Thompson.

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Ms Reisch says Mr Thompson's comments have 'possibly' been blown out of context

Thompson should resign - BPW NZ video

Alasdair Thompson has done a good job in the past but should resign, the New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women says.

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Thompson tipped to resign today

Lawyers for troubled EMA chief Alasdair Thompson are believed to be fighting out terms of a settlement, with speculation he will resign today.

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EMA want time to make 'reasoned decision' video

An EMA meeting to discuss the future of embattled chief executive Alasdair Thompson has been cancelled.

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EMA to discuss Alasdair Thompson's future video

The EMA will hold a special meeting this morning, to decide whether its embattled chief executive should keep his job.

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Alasdair Thompson - the fallout continues video

John Campbell is joined by Helen Kelly of the CTU, plus media commentators Wendyl Nissen and Raybon Kan to discuss fall out from Alasdair Thompson's comments.

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Alasdair Thompson's job on the line video

The man who enraged women the length of the country with his menstruation comments has apologised again – but it may not be enough to save his job.

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Mr Thompson says discussion disintegrated into facile observations

Alasdair Thompson's apology - full statement

Alasdair Thompson has issued an unreserved and unqualified apology.

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Alasdair Thompson has apologised for his words

Alasdair Thompson sorry for 'poor choice of words'

Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive Alasdair Thompson has issued an apology for his comments.

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Thompson resignation calls 'over the top'

An Auckland councillor, business mentor and journalist are backing Alasdair Thompson.

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Calls for Alasdair Thompson to resign video

There are calls for the head of the EMA to resign, after he said women are paid less than men because they have ‘sick problems’ once a month.

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