FWC refuses extension for AWU adverse action case against gas companies; Mental health hospitalisation deemed "exceptional circumstances"; Violent confrontation not an exercise of workplace rights; and Manager's "kicked like a dog" complaint did not lead to adverse action: Court.
The FWC has ordered an employer to pay more than $25,000 compensation to a truck driver it sacked for serious misconduct, based on "flimsy" CCTV evidence.
Stevedoring giant DP World has fended off another attempt by a sacked stevedore to access a confidential bullying report commissioned by its lawyers, with the FWC holding it was protected by legal privilege that was not waived when the employer disclosed its contents.
The Turnbull Government is threatening a double dissolution election if the Senate refuses to pass the Bill it reintroduced today to re-establish the ABCC.
Extension for wrongly-addressed dismissal claim; "Old-fashioned" FWC member says redundancy shouldn't generate" windfall"; Employer-provided cars pushed executive over income threshold; and Small business operator held "reasonable belief" about theft.
The Turnbull Government will tomorrow re-introduce legislation to re-establish the ABCC, aiming to win enough support from the Senate crossbenchers for it be passed by early March.
FWC stays FWBC bid to inspect CFMEU records; Commission revokes offshore safety regulator's notice; FWO alleges $45,000 in underpayments in Coles and Woolies supply chain; ACCI's Carnell to be small business ombudsman; and Higher-paying award to cover Cleanevent workers.
The FWC has refused to reinstate a dismissed teacher, because her school lost trust and confidence in her after she posted disparaging comments on Facebook about an unresolved industrial dispute.
The Federal Opposition is proposing substantial increases in penalties for employers who deliberately underpay their workers, and will consider a new criminal offence for cases involving intentional or reckless behaviour.
