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PC to inquire into default super funds; and more

PC to inquire into default funds; and CPSU "intransigence" to blame for APS bargaining deadlock, says Lloyd.

Nine-month restraint on broker after "flagrant" breach

A broker earning an average of $400,000 a year, who resigned to take up a more lucrative offer with a competitor, has been restrained for nine months by the NSW Supreme Court for a "flagrant" breach of his employment contract.

AMWU and United Voice considering amalgamation

The AMWU and United Voice are discussing a merger that would create a powerful left-wing force within the broader labour movement and the ALP.

Employer used "commendable" process in sacking habitual latecomer

The FWC has praised the approach taken by a major auctioneer and its ER specialists in dismissing a habitually-late employee.

Bench rejects Patrick bid to reinstate cooling-off period

A Fair Work Commission full bench has dismissed an attempt by Patrick to suspend the MUA's industrial action at its container terminals, finding that the action has already stopped to enable further negotiations for a new enterprise agreement.

AWU pushing to keep Whyalla steel plant afloat

The AWU is calling for steelmaker Arrium to "come clean" on what is needed to keep its South Australian steel plant in Whyalla in operation.

Labour hire company unable to "abrogate responsibility" for dismissal

The FWC has found a labour hire company responsible for unfairly dismissing a factory worker it withdrew from Nestle after the confectionery giant wrongly concluded she was guilty of a clocking-off violation and said she was no longer required.

Auto-termination clause doesn't stop worker pursuing dismissal claim

A worker purportedly hired to work on a construction project until her demobilisation "automatically" terminated her employment was entitled to make an unfair dismissal claim, because she wasn't employed to perform a "specified task", an FWC full bench has found.

Employment Department votes up 2% deal

Employees in Employment Minister Michaelia Cash's department have narrowly voted-up a new enterprise deal that provides a 6% pay increase over three years.

Turnbull Government minister backs project-length agreements; and more

Resources minister says project agreements worth considering; Workers have "right to know" how transition from fossil fuels will be managed, says Burrow; Public and private sector IT professionals' pay rises "diverging"; and Queensland Parliament rejects LNP bid to reverse entry rules.

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