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Employment Relations Authority orders PR firm to pay deceased worker

NZ HeraldRNZSaturday 29 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Employment Relations Authority has ordered PR firm Lily & Louis to pay Makena Houston following a workplace dispute. Ms Houston passed away in August while the legal battle was ongoing. Her mother, Tracey Richardson, says the decision brings justice for her daughter.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 29 Nov 2025, 1:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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  2. RNZRNZ

    Woman who spent final days fighting her ex-boss posthumously wins case (opens in new tab)