In a dispute about whether a Sydney school teacher was constructively dismissed or resigned during settlement negotiations, the FWC has ordered the IEU to hand over its file on the former Knox Grammar School educator despite its misgivings about compelling the production of "without prejudice" documents. Meanwhile, Victorian public schools and their staff have settled a dispute over salary progression.
A new FWC ruling has again demonstrated the need for employers to strictly comply with the stiffer post-2012 requirements for advising employees of their right to appoint bargaining agents, with Commissioner Tim Lee refusing on Friday to approve an agreement covering Boral's Tasmanian drivers despite its endorsement by all representatives including the TWU.
An employee who spiralled into drug abuse and psychiatric illness when her employer and friend sacked her for complaining about sexual harassment has won more than $100,000 in damages.
The Abbott Government has asked the Productivity Commission to complete an inquiry by October next year into childcare and early childhood learning, including opening times to suit modern working hours and the feasibility of employer-provided options.
The ACCI has called on parliament to pass the Coalition's proposed changes to Labor's superannuation laws, which the ACTU has denounced as "class warfare".
FWC issues take home pay order to make up $2 an hour shortfall; AHRC widens pregnancy discrimination review to encompass employers; Parliamentary library releases 457 visa guide for employers and visa holders; Government announces home insulation Royal Commission; and Peak bodies to build skills development and employment in PNG and Pacific.
Downer EDI Mining has been granted an exemption that permits it to offer 10 entry-level operator positions a year at five Queensland open cut mines to women-only, in a bid to increase gender balance.
The Coalition will target Labor's right of entry and greenfields bargaining laws in its first tranche of changes to the Fair Work Act, which it will introduce early next year, Employment Minister Eric Abetz announced this morning.
Walkout revs up Holden redundancy dispute * FWC modern award review nearing completion * Butler contender for Griffith? * Federal Court gives employee green light to pursue US entity over unpaid entitlements * Private sector pay growth nearing record lows: ABS
The re-established ABCC will have significantly broader powers than its 2005 incarnation, under legislation introduced by the Abbott Government this morning that extends its reach into offshore construction, the transport and supply of goods to building sites, and picketing.
