The federal government's first tranche response to the Fair Work Act review has received Royal Assent, with the bulk of the changes - including to the tribunal's name - to take effect from January 1 next year and those relating to super funds in modern awards a year later.
A full bench of the NSW IRC has overturned the reinstatement of an experienced hospital security officer who was dismissed for slapping an aggressive psychiatric patient who tried to bite him during a medical procedure, awarding him 26 weeks' compensation instead.
Former Woodside Energy commercial manager Jill Mustard is suing the company for defamation over statements allegedly made by chief executive Don Voelte in April last year about her insistence that she be given her former position following her return from maternity leave.
Correction to "windfall" story; High-profile advisory group meets; FWA suspends lockout; Construction unions advertise for new super funds; MEAA posts 15th successive surplus; and Arbitrated rise for Cobham maintenance engineers.
A court has fined the former director of a photography business that is being liquidated $17,820 for engaging in sham contracting and the underpayment of seven employees, but has upbraided the Fair Work Ombudsman for agreeing to a discounted penalty that was "manifestly inadequate" as a deterrent.
Former HSU national secretary Craig Thomson, has claimed in court documents that many of the allegations raised by FWA against his conduct in the role should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, because a two-year limitation period applies.
Wage rises eased back to 3.9% a year in September quarter private sector agreements, down from 4.3% the previous quarter, while increases in public sector agreements fell to an average of just 2.8% a year, according to DEEWR data released today.
Fair Work Australia has found that Jetstar's bid to introduce new licensing arrangements and allowances for maintenance engineers does not infringe the "no further claims" clause in its agreement, but has recommended it comply with its consultation obligations.
Fair Work Australia has invited the travel industry to comment on the ASU's plan to incorporate specific travel agent classifications in the Clerks Award.
