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Court clears ANZ of adverse action claim, but criticises internal processes

A federal magistrate has criticised ANZ for its poor handling of a restructure that led to a longstanding employee losing his job, but has found no evidence that it took adverse action.

Big rise in unilateral non-union deals in hospitality, says study

Collective agreement coverage of hospitality workers has increased dramatically and unexpectedly since 2006, with most deals apparently made without unions or genuine bargaining, according to new analysis by senior university researchers.

Children's hospital strike leads to contempt case

A former union official will appear in the Federal Magistrates Court on Monday to face 54 counts of criminal contempt – for which he could be jailed if found guilty – over his alleged involvement in the "community protest" held in support of the long-running children's hospital project strike in Brisbane last year.

HSU threatens strikes over "first responder" plans; and IPA supports Abetz bill

HSU threatens strikes over "first responder" plans; and IPA supports Abetz bill.

Full court to hear Ashby and Harmer appeals; and Shorten says penalty rates law not on agenda for now

Full court to hear Ashby and Harmer appeals; and Shorten says penalty rates law not on agenda for now.

Flexible work is good for the environment: Research

Flexible work practices foster higher rates of environmentally-beneficial action by female employees both at home and at work, according to new university research.

"Disappointing" response to request laws highlights need for awareness campaign: Researchers

University researchers are calling for publicity campaigns to raise awareness of the Fair Work Act's right to request flexible work, after surveys showed little change in the volume of requests since the provision was enshrined three years ago.

Baillieu Government fails to stymie teachers strike; & Don't over-react on unpaid work, says ACCI

Baillieu Government fails to stymie teachers strike; & Don't over-react on unpaid work, says ACCI.

FMC finds employer guilty of compassionate leave dismissal; and Sham waterfront clock-on claims a scalp

FMC finds employer guilty of compassionate leave dismissal; and Sham waterfront clock-on claims a scalp.

Building watchdog wins retrial of coercion case

A full Federal Court, in a split decision, has ordered a retrial of the former ABCC's claims that a Victorian subcontractor lost work and should be compensated after it was targeted by the CFMEU on a Bendigo building site.

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