The AWU has successfully challenged a Western Australian power station's bid to implement a new roster system against the wishes of the workforce majority.
Adelaide University's Professor Andrew Stewart says the Federal Circuit Court's decision on whether national paint manufacturer Wattyl could direct employees to take annual leave during a downturn in business is "an opportunity missed" and hopes United Voice will appeal the ruling.
Speculation is mounting that the Abbott Government is about to appoint the head of Victoria's Construction Code Compliance Unit, Nigel Hadgkiss, to replace Val Gostencnik as FWBC director, following his resignation last week.
An FWC ruling involving Adelaide bus drivers has highlighted the importance of parties carefully drafting dispute settlement procedures in enterprise agreements and methodically following their steps if they want the tribunal to be able to weigh in.
The Star fails to put reinstatement on hold; Giving worker's job back would have been "foolhardy", says commissioner; Investigation of workplace fight rendered dismissal unfair; and Questionable overtime claim undermined trust and confidence.
RO Act not relevant in Abigroup picket prosecution; Six-month industrial action ban after alleged safety stoppages; Qantas ground services employees vote up deal opposed by TWU; Director of liquidated company fined $52,000 for breaches; Young to leave DCA; FWC member to speak on social media traps; Ride to Work Day seeking workplace coordinators and ambassadors; and Queensland IRC member seeking associate.
Employers in the fast food and hair & beauty industries will have greater flexibility in compensating employees for working public holidays, after the FWC varied the sectors' modern awards to reflect a recent retail sector ruling.
