The question of what constitutes exceptional circumstances to warrant accepting a late unfair dismissal or general protections claim remains unsettled, with the issue yesterday dividing a full bench.
FWA puts apprentice and trainee wage review on ice; Toys ‘R’ Us to create whistleblower hotline after $1m underpayment; and Equal remuneration case kicks off
An employee maintained continuity of service when he moved from one company to another within a group, even though there was no evidence the employers explicitly provided for it, Fair Work Australia has ruled.
Fair Work Australia has dismissed a CEPU bid for a scope order after the CFMEU (furnishing and forestry products division) objected that it had not been properly notified of the application.
Government to appoint new race discrimination commissioner; Nurses disgruntled about pay delay; Unions NSW finalises Currawong sale; FWA Queensland back in business; and Xenophon to introduce anti-dumping amendments.
Collective agreement coverage increased significantly while the proportion of workers under awards and individual agreements declined in the two years to mid-2010, according to new ABS data, while IR academic David Peetz has renewed his call for the Bureau to start collecting separate information on non-union agreements, due to their rising importance after the demise of AWAs.
The Australian Greens' first workplace agreement, which enables employees to work flexible hours, share jobs and work from home, puts into practice its policy commitment to fairness and work-life balance, the party says.
The Federal Government will fast-track 457 visa processing for workers engaged on rebuilding work in the wake of the Queensland flood, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced today.
An employer has failed in its bid to stay proposed industrial action until Fair Work Australia has determined its appeal against a protected action ballot order.
