Bill aims to remove constraints on CFMEU administrator: Hume

Shadow IR minister Jane Hume has introduced a Bill that would enable the CFMEU's administrator to indefinitely expel members or disqualify union officers, and ensure they could not work for other unions.


Awareness of "partying" culture no basis for sacking: FWC

The FWC has ordered an alpine resort operator to pay $14,000 to a former general manager sacked over allegations he covertly overpaid his partner and allowed staff to drive company vehicles while drunk or high on drugs.



Race claims up as appetite for action recedes: Sivaraman

The Human Rights Commission has launched a campaign to help employers tackle racism in a climate of elevated race discrimination and vilification complaints, yet employers seem to be withdrawing from tackling it, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman says.


FWC reinstates worker sacked over stalking charges

The FWC has ordered the reinstatement of a worker sacked while on remand as he faced stalking and domestic violence charges, finding his employer's reliance on the criminal allegations "premature" and "unjust".


FWC cancels Asmar-linked auditor's registration

An auditor for the HSU's Victorian no.1 branch under Diana Asmar's leadership had "an inherent conflict of interest", because he undertook branch audits while serving as director for two union-owned companies and managing the Asmar family's tax and superannuation, the FWC has found.


Terminally-ill pilot did not "frustrate" contract: FWC

A cancer-stricken helicopter pilot who hadn't worked in more than three years still had six months of long service leave owing when sacked for supposedly "frustrating" his contract, the FWC has found.


$18M backpay for Sydney Trains workers

Hundreds of Sydney Trains signallers and controllers are in line for average payouts of about $40,000 under an $18.1 million class action settlement resolving allegations it failed to recognise handovers and actual hours worked, or to provide proper breaks.


"Woeful" investigation does not undercut sacking: FWC

A senior FWC member has upheld the sacking of a prison guard for propositioning a colleague, but not before describing his multinational employer's investigation of the matter as "woeful".


Victorian teachers endorse offer, call off strike

Victorian public school teachers have voted to accept the Carroll Government's 28.3% to 32.4% over four years pay offer and a one-off $2000 bonus, and have called off an imminent strike.


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