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Distribution contractors not employees: Court

Two retired contractors engaged for more than a decade to distribute material for a printing company have failed to convince a court that they were employees and should have been paid an award's hourly rate.

Can't take a trick: Brothel guilty of adverse action

A Melbourne brothel took adverse action against an award-winning receptionist when it threatened to shift her from permanent part-time to casual employment, then dismissed her when she objected.

ASIC warns employers on super kickbacks; & more

ASIC warning to employers on super kickbacks; Proposed Jetstar deal voted down; Industrial action off the menu as Patrick talks continue; FWC seeking input on practice note; and FWBC defends demotion of senior lawyer.

FWBC prosecutes CFMEU leaders over alleged blockades

The CFMEU says it will lodge a complaint with the Commonwealth Ombudsman in response to the FWBC's latest legal proceedings, in which the watchdog alleges the union's national and NSW leaders and 11 other officials unlawfully blockaded Sydney's Barangaroo project 12 months ago.

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.

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