Higher superannuation contributions, new federal minimum wage rates and new employer sponsorship obligations are just some of the changes that will take effect from Monday, July 1.
The NSW Government is contemplating amendments to its controversial public sector wage cap regulation after the state IRC's full bench refused to discount the guaranteed 2.5% increase by the Commonwealth's 0.25% superannuation charge, which kicks in next week.
The federal government's bill outlawing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status is through parliament, including late amendments removing the usual religious organisation exemption for Commonwealth-funded aged care providers – but not when it comes to employment.
The Yallourn power station lockout is now in its fifth day, with non-union labour operating two of the plant's four generators and a CFMEU "protest camp" set up outside the front gate.
University and NTEU in war of words over "spill" of academic positions; Cigarette breaks cost employers more than $3300 per smoker, says university study; WA owner-drivers regulation covers tow trucks, says tribunal; PC to inquire into access to justice; and Audit Office releases HR best practice guide on employment data management.
The ALAEA has lost its challenge to Qantas's introduction last year of a line maintenance system that requires fewer checks on newer aircraft and that led to the redundancy of 30 LAMEs.
A Senate inquiry majority has acknowledged the "significant opposition" to the re-introduction of labour market testing for 457 visas, but has concluded that proposed amendments to the Migration Act will ensure that the program provides the right balance between ensuring job opportunities for Australian workers and enabling employers to fill skilled vacancies.
ACTU secretary Dave Oliver has described as "disturbing" the lack of outcry over GM Holden's move to reduce its wages bill, while the company's chief has defended the exclusion of non-award employees' pay from cost-cutting plans.
