A FWC full bench has upheld six-month industrial action bans against the CFMEU and CEPU and building workers that sought to halt strikes that have delayed construction of a children's hospital project in South Brisbane.
The future of the Victorian Government's controversial construction procurement policy is likely to hinge on two Federal Court cases to be heard in March, following Justice Mordy Bromberg's finding that the CFMEU has "good prospects" of success in its argument that enforcing the government's code and guidelines amounts to adverse action.
Tribunal says Optus reseller's poor HR communication triggered complaint; Statute of limitation not fatal to discrimination claim; No "chimney saddle roster" discrimination against dad; Exemption unnecessary for male-dominated automotive employer.
A private hospital corporation has appealed against the FWC's approval of three agreements negotiated by a hospital executive who later told the ANF he did not have the authority to sign them.
Schwartz to advise on gender reporting; Union density still declining in US; Inflation up 0.2% in December quarter; CFMEU calls for temporary freeze on 457 visas; and Industry super fund sells off News Corp shares.
A local councillor who spread information about a shire chief executive's Hepatitis C condition breached disability discrimination laws, the Federal Magistrates Court has found.
The Federal Court has refused to stay a reinstatement order while an employer appeals a finding that it took adverse action when it sacked an employee for refusing to work regular weekend and public holiday overtime.
John Holland took advantage of a small, initial workforce to ensure the election of a "tame and employer friendly" employee representative on a key stage of the $5.3 billion Victorian regional rail link project, according to the FWC.
New ABS data suggests the trend for Australian employees to be increasingly covered by collective agreements might have abated, while the mining industry continues to top the charts for earnings and paid hours worked.
The ACTU has argued for a further strengthening of the federal government's proposed anti-discrimination legislation, while employer groups and the Victorian government want more consultation time and maintain the draft bill increases the compliance burden on business.
