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Adversarialism getting in the way of progress: Review

The Secure Jobs panel has lamented the effects of adversarialism on its review process and IR more generally, while it has backed the axing of the ABCC and ROC and called for the federal government to make earlier commitments to fund equal pay cases.

Secure Jobs largely achieving intent, but could be improved: Review

The Albanese Government should reconsider its approach to limiting fixed-term contracts, give the FWC discretion to forgo compulsory s448A post-PABO conferences, and expand protection against discrimination to cover menopause, according to a draft report of an independent review that has found the Secure Jobs reforms are operating effectively.

Call for guidance on equality targets for big employers

A Senate inquiry is calling for guidance on what will qualify as a "reasonable excuse" for failing to comply with a Bill requiring employers with 500 or more workers to set new publicly-tracked gender equality targets that could determine eligibility for government contracts, while the Greens want to lower the threshold to 100 or more employees.

BHP, Rio targeted in discrimination class actions

BHP and Rio Tinto are facing class actions accusing them of failing to protect women who worked for them and their contractors against sexual assault, discrimination and harassment over the past 20 years.

Mandatory post-PABO talks not worth the trouble: Unions

Compulsory post-PABO conferences further complicate an already onerous process, with little or no benefit, the ACTU, ANMF and CFMEU have told the review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act, while the Ai Group says the conferences are "often worthwhile" and can avert industrial action.

Require consent for multi-bargaining: Resource employers

The Albanese Government should amend Secure Jobs laws to permit multi-employer bargaining only when employers agree and must wind back intractable bargaining declaration provisions that leave unions with "nothing to lose", resource employer organisation AREEA has told an independent review of the legislation.

November 29 deadline for Secure Jobs review submissions

The panel reviewing the Albanese Government's Secure Jobs reforms is seeking submissions by November 29 on whether they're operating effectively, or if further amendments are needed to rectify any "unintended consequences".

No need for further curbs on workplace surveillance: AiG

The Victorian Government should opt for best practice guidelines over law reform, the Australian Industry Group has told a parliamentary workplace surveillance inquiry, while the Centre for Future Work says there is an urgent need for dedicated workplace surveillance laws to address the "serious and unacceptable risks" associated with increased monitoring.

Surveillance a crucial productivity tool: Industry body

An industry group has lamented that productivity tools vital for business success are classified in a "disturbingly negative" manner as forms of workplace surveillance in the terms of reference for a Victorian Government inquiry.

Legislate to extend flexible work rights to menopausal women: Report

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the Albanese Government consider amending the Fair Work Act's right to request flexible work to ensure menopausal women can access it, while it also wants reproductive leave added to the NES and awards.

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