The Flight Attendants' Association has moved a step closer to re-uniting its two divisions, despite the continued opposition of some disaffected long-haul members.
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a teacher who physically assaulted a principal he believed was trying to bully him out of the school, but has found he should have had access to better mental health support from his state government employer.
The FWC's newly-released annual report says the tribunal received 17.5% more general protections claims involving dismissal in 2014-15 than in the previous year.
Annual inflation steady at 1.5%; NTEU screens out fossil fuels from investment portfolio; ETU may challenge Essential Energy's "meaningful work placements" for redeployees; Software company SAP sets employment target for Autism; Ros McLennan takes reins at QCU; and Queensland Bills get Royal Assent,
The thaw in relationships between the Turnbull Government and unions has been underlined by an unannounced meeting between new Employment Minster Michaelia Cash and the ACTU leadership early this month.
Morning sickness justifies extending time; Legal representation granted in drug test dismissal case; Constructive dismissal by phone justified after vehicle log book failure; Refusal to accept a large settlement not unreasonable, says FWC; and "Informal chat" insufficient consultation for horse trainer redundancy.
The FWBC has abandoned its primary role as a labour inspectorate by refusing to investigate or prosecute employers, according to a letter from the CFMEU construction and general division asking the ACTU to renew a complaint to the ILO.
ACTU says ABS membership figures don't add up; FWC grants permission for employee to appeal Coles ruling; and Article on Ross's Lawler comments updated.
A full Federal Court has rejected Rio Tinto's argument that the enterprise agreement for one of its coal mines provides paid extended personal leave only on a discretionary basis.
The CFMEU and TCFU have confirmed they are well advanced in merger talks, as unions consolidate to meet structural changes in the Australian economy and to maintain critical mass.
