Ferguson pushes for special long-horizon agreements for resource projects; National IR survey returns after hiatus of almost 20 years; Tables compare FWC bullying regime with other forums for complaints; ABCC Digest available questions whether legislation matters; Mammone leaves ACCI; and Absence of final arbitration in Act favours employers, says study.
The CFMEU has lost the first of three appeals stemming from the Fair Work Commission's decision last year to review its right of entry practices at Lend Lease's Adelaide projects.
The Federal Court has fined a panelbeating business and its director $41,500 for pressuring an employee to resign after his cancer diagnosis, sacking him when he refused to acquiesce and withholding his termination entitlements.
The Federal Court has granted James Ashby leave to appeal against the finding that his sexual harassment action against former Speaker Peter Slipper was an abuse of process, holding the original judge did not exercise "appropriate caution" in determining motivation.
The MUA has been forced to call off protected industrial action in the offshore sector that was due to start today against Tidewater Marine, after the company secured a Federal Court injunction.
The Coalition will soon release a revised national IR code for the construction sector, with Employment Minister Eric Abetz saying it will "undo the very regrettable changes" made by federal Labor.
A high proportion of the 66 bullying claims made so far have been against supervisors, and many could be thwarted by the Fair Work Act's "reasonable management action" exemption, according to a Fair Work Commissioner.
Qantas might face substantial hurdles in imposing its wage freeze across its workforce, with chief executive Alan Joyce conceding that the airline could have to wait until some of its agreements expire.
ACCI appoints new leader; Study of union enforcement of standards says there’s room for improvement; FWC head identifies common issues for modern award review & "What's on" page updated.
