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Uncertain fate for IR bills

The Federal Government's timetable for implementing two key pieces of IR legislation could be derailed in the Senate next week, the last sitting period for the year.

Private health insurance not permitted: FWA

Employees can’t lawfully pursue claims for payment of their private health insurance during bargaining, Fair Work Australia has ruled.

Fremantle dock workers to vote on action; KPI control vexes call centre workers; and more

Fremantle dock workers to vote on industrial action; KPI control vexes call centre workers; ACCI elects new president; and ACTU seeks campaigners

NSW referral laws in Parliament next week; Opposition in way of national system says Gillard; Government moves 19 amendments

The NSW Government will introduce legislation next week to refer its IR powers for the private sector to Canberra, after finalising a bilateral agreement with the Federal Government.

First FWA ruling on "harm to employer" provisions

A South Australia smelter operator has failed to have its employees' industrial action suspended over fears it could lead to the facility's blast furnace being shut down – but succeeded on other grounds – in Fair Work Australia's first ruling on new "harm to employer" cooling off provisions.

Private sector pay growth drops to 3.1% annually

Trend growth in pay rates excluding bonuses in the private sector has eased to 3.1% a year - the lowest rise in more than nine years, according to the ABS.

SA refers powers to Canberra; and more

South Australia passes referral bill; Overtime; AMWU claims its name; and Subway franchisees to bargain together.

AMIEU scope order bid rejected over failure to deal with SDA in good faith

In a ruling that underlines the good faith obligations bargaining representatives owe each other, Fair Work Australia has dismissed the meat union's bid for a scope order at Woolworths because it failed to notify the shop union of its concerns about the bargaining process, denied it a chance to respond and failed to bargain in good faith with the rival union.

AIRC takes next step in award regulation of labour hire

The AIRC has published proposed model labour-hire coverage clauses that it intends to insert in most modern awards.

We want arbitration: Farstad

The MUA has rejected an offer by the offshore oil and gas vessel operator where its members are currently engaged in a two-day strike to have Fair Work Australia arbitrate an outcome to the bargaining dispute.

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