Union "inexplicably" ignored redundancy obligations
A union ignored its redundancy obligations to an employee to such an extent its approach was "akin to a summary dismissal". » more »
Industrial relations, disputes & unions (375 items)
"Significant increase" in self-reported underpayments; Dismissal claims boom
More than 50 employers self-reported underpaying employees in the past year, the Fair Work Ombudsman's annual report shows. Meanwhile unfair dismissal claims have spiked in the Fair Work Commission, and general protections claims are now more common than EA approval applications. » more »
Bargaining environment "tense" as restrictive EAs scrutinised
The pandemic has highlighted the rigidity of many enterprise agreements, but employers are struggling to negotiate more flexibility, a lawyer says. » more »
Hours reduction contravened Fair Work Act
An employer that stood down an employee in light of reduced demand for her work did so in contravention of the Fair Work Act, and has been ordered to reinstate her previous hours. » more »
FWC couldn't cut award-covered employee's redundancy pay
A union has successfully appealed against a ruling that reduced an unrepresented employee's redundancy entitlement to nil. » more »
"Rapacious" underpayments claim nets employees $1.3m
The Federal Circuit Court has awarded 48 former Macquarie Bank employees more than $1.3 million in compensation for underpayments, while describing their claim as "rapacious" with "an element of double dipping". » more »
Workplace advisor didn't 'misrepresent' FWO affiliation
A workplace relations specialist has successfully defended ACCC allegations that it misled consumers into believing it was affiliated with Fair Work agencies and misrepresented the primary function of its helpline. » more »
Unrepresented employee wins procedural fairness appeal
An employee who accused a Fair Work Commissioner of bias and bullying has partially won an unfair dismissal appeal on procedural fairness grounds. » more »
Award changes extended; Bystanders' role in bullying; and more
Temporary changes to help employers manage pandemic conditions have been extended in 74 awards, but one remains in dispute. Also in this article: the impact of bystander action on bullying; and the scammers now targeting HR professionals. » more »
Court answers "important question" about JobKeeper calculations
In a decision that affects all employers participating in the JobKeeper scheme, the Federal Court has answered a "short but important question" about calculating employees' fortnightly pay. » more »
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