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Policy requirements for notice don't override contract: Supreme Court

A senior manager's employment contract that could be terminated by either party with four weeks' notice was not overridden by internal disciplinary procedures requiring multiple warnings prior to dismissal, the Victorian Supreme Court has found.

CFMEU delays Xstrata coal redundancies; Thomson lawyer claims Dastyari reneged on promise; and more

CFMEU delays Xstrata coal redundancies; Thomson lawyer claims Dastyari reneged on legal fees promise; and Correction to Fair Work Royal Assent story.

Supreme Court rejects claim that EA, policies, form binding terms of contract

The employment relationship between a physics lecturer and his employer was governed by an enterprise agreement and workplace policies but this did not mean that the university was contractually bound to uphold these provisions or face a damages claim, the Queensland Supreme Court has ruled.

Court clears up long-running debate on paying loading on untaken annual leave

In a decision with widespread application, the NSW Local Court has ruled that the Fair Work Act requires annual leave owed to workers whose employment ends to be paid out at the same rate they would have received had they taken it while still at work.

ALP and Greens flunk IR policy exam; Coalition passes

The ALP government and the Greens have "failed" their IR policy exam, while the Coalition has lifted its game since the 2010 election, according to an AMMA scorecard released this morning.

TWU changes pre-election campaign tactics; and Toll asks employees to re-think strike ballot

TWU changes tactics in pre-election campaign; and Toll asks employees to re-think strike ballot.

Individual contracts needed for stable IR framework: Ashurst lawyer

There won't be real stability in the national IR system until there is a place for statutory individual contracts - at least for high income earners - according to a law firm partner.

NTEU and Swinburne in landmark domestic violence deal

The NTEU is hailing an agreement with Swinburne University for new domestic violence protections that include options for employees to alter working arrangements and work locations, and hopes they will become a standard across the higher education industry.

Opposition promises small business representation on FWC; & Chief Justice flags October hearing for High Court challenge

Opposition promises small business representation on FWC; and Chief Justice flags October hearing for High Court challenge.

Tighe steps down, Hicks new leader

Long-serving CEPU leader Peter Tighe has resigned, handing over the union's top job to his deputy, Allen Hicks.

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