Webcast: Enterprise bargaining in review
Enterprise bargaining has been an incredibly busy space over the past year. This webcast covers complex developments in nine key areas. » more »
Industrial relations, disputes & unions (402 items)
Budget allocates $20m to FWO sham contracting, investigation resources
Last night's Federal Budget provides for a dedicated sham contracting unit within the Fair Work Ombudsman, allocating $9.2 million over four years from FY20. » more »
Unsigned deed didn't void resignation; Forced dismissal claim rejected; and more
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claim that failing to sign a deed of release voided his resignation. Also in this article, an employee wasn't 'forced' to leave her employment because of alleged discrimination; bargaining-related strikes are on the rise; and more. » more »
Employee to repay $320k despite deed of release; Wage growth warning; and more
A court has rejected that an employee's deed of release precluded her being sued for $320k in misappropriated funds discovered after she was dismissed. Also in this article, a warning on wage growth; mapping cultural diversity; and more. » more »
The problem with regulatory responses to organisational misconduct
Employer groups have spoken out against the Federal Government's new measures to prevent worker exploitation, expressing concerns about the effectiveness of criminal penalties. » more »
Government to lift penalties for underpaying workers
The Federal Government is introducing criminal sanctions and higher penalties for underpaying and exploiting workers, among a raft of changes announced today. » more »
Review could 'revolutionise' EA applications
The Fair Work Commission will hear IR Minister Kelly O'Dwyer's bid to quash an enterprise agreement she claims is discriminatory, but has found granting her stay application would be detrimental to employees. » more »
Current class actions the "tip of the iceberg"
Recent employment-related class actions are likely just the "tip of the iceberg", and a sign of more to come next year, a lawyer warns. » more »
HR consultant claims age, disability discrimination; Bargaining system 'collapsing'; and more
An HR consultant is claiming his former employer discriminated against him by favouring younger workers and sacking him while he was unfit for work. Also in this article, the key to stopping the collapse of enterprise bargaining, C-suite leaders' top concern heading into 2019, and more. » more »
"Double dipping" regulation proposed; Penalty for "unknowing" worker misclassification; and more
The Federal Government has proposed a new Fair Work regulation to prevent casual employees from "double dipping" on entitlements. Also in this article, more compensation and a penalty have been ordered in the case that sparked the casuals confusion, permanent conversion rights are to be extended, and more. » more »
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