The MBA has called for 46 changes to the Fair Work Act, arguing it is overly complicated, has created uncertainty and is unfairly balanced against employers.
The secret nature of unfair dismissal settlements reached during FWA conciliation makes it impossible to test whether the Federal Government has achieved its promise to eliminate “go away” money, according to the author of a pilot case study in which the employer was told four weeks pay would make the matter disappear.
The bargaining dispute at BHPB's Bowen Basin coal mines has escalated sharply, with mining unions notifying the company of a seven-day strike beginning next Wednesday.
The three cross-bench MPs the Federal Government will have to rely on to get its construction-specific IR legislation through the Lower House have all indicated they oppose the retention of coercive powers.
An “unrecognised epidemic” of sleep deprivation among standard hours workers - particularly parents - reinforces the argument for extending to carers of all school-aged children the right to request flexible arrangements, according to University of South Australia researchers.
A child care centre that dismissed a director on the basis of her pregnancy and family responsibilities has been ordered by the Federal Magistrates Court to pay her a $5500 penalty and almost $9000 in compensation.
The Coalition will seek the Senate's backing to force former Fair Work Australia general manager, now Commissioner, Tim Lee to appear before Senate Estimates for questioning next week over the tribunal's HSU inquiry.
In the latest development as FWA prepares to arbitrate the main agreement for Victorian public sector workers, CPSU Victoria has asked for a ruling on whether parties can change the items agreed at the end of the mandatory 21-day negotiating period.
