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Industrial relations, disputes & unions (319 items)
"Contrition payment" takes employer's underpayments bill to $8m
In a novel enforceable undertaking agreed with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the celebrity chef who heads up a restaurant group that underpaid workers will have to educate fellow industry leaders about the importance of compliance. » more »
Casual entitlements still a "moving feast"
There remains much uncertainty and confusion around casual entitlements, but employers can take some basic steps to limit their exposure to 'double dipping'. » more »
Employers call for "sensible" Fair Work changes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged reforms to the workplace relations system, calling on employers to "build the evidence for change". » more »
Webcast: Casuals and contingent employment update
Never has there been so much complexity and confusion around the legalities of engaging casual, contingent and labour hire workers. This webcast sheds light on recent legislative developments; practical considerations and steps for HR; and more. » more »
Minimum wage to rise 3%
The Fair Work Commission has determined to raise the minimum wage by 3%, or $21.60 a week, so that from 1 July, workers on the minimum wage will be earning $740.80 a week, or $19.49 an hour. » more »
Court denies dismissal injunction despite probable adverse action
Despite holding "little doubt" an employer took unlawful adverse action against an employee, the Federal Court has declined to issue an interlocutory injunction to return him to the workplace. » more »
More pay rises expected in FY20; Employees not 'connecting'; and more
A higher proportion of employees will receive a pay rise this year compared to last, according to the latest Hays salary survey. Also in this article: employees lack belonging at work; public holiday shiftwork dispute resolved; and more. » more »
ALP pledges new tribunal to rule on 'wage theft'; Where the major parties stand on D&I; and more
A new jurisdiction to deal with underpayments will be established if Labor wins the election on Saturday, opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced. Meanwhile, the major parties have revealed where they stand on workplace diversity; new-hire pay rates have increased slightly; and more. » more »
Confidential medical breach found reasonable; Misclassified casuals to share in $2.3m; and more
Disclosing an employee's confidential medical condition to HR was reasonable management action, a court has confirmed on appeal. Also in this article: new rulings uphold employers' responses to mental health issues; Foodora to backpay 1,700 workers; and more. » more »
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