Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens has refused to be drawn on Coalition claims that the Federal Government's IR changes will make Australia's labour market too inflexible given the global financial crisis, saying it was Parliament's role to balance efficiency with fairness and equity. He also today said he regarded the AiG's Heather Ridout as "sensible" and "balanced", and presumed that if she had concerns with the legislation they would be examined.
The proposed Fair Dismissal Code for small business will leave migrant women workers highly vulnerable to being dismissed without any due process, the inquiry into the Fair Work Bill heard this week.
The Federal Government's transitional IR legislation will give FWA the power to make representation orders to address union coverage disputes in a wider range of circumstances than the current laws provide, DEEWR confirmed today.
Single log of claims not pattern bargaining: AIRC; Ruling confirms IT contractors likely to fail "results" tax test; Court extends Westgate bridge injunctions; Talks continue in Queensland Rail dispute; Scriven appointed to top HR job at Qantas; and Correction: Sherriff still a Freehills partner
The Rudd Government’s closest employer ally, the AiG, has told a Senate inquiry the Government has no mandate for its changes to right of entry and transfer of business.
The CEPU waived its right to make a complaint about an AIRC member's alleged apprehended bias because it waited too long before objecting, an AIRC full bench has found.
Sydney Ferries was wrong to warn an employee for misconduct after he opened the gates to the Manly ferry – allowing passengers to travel for free – at the direction of his union, the NSW IRC has ruled.
Militant unions to prosper under Fair Work Bill, IR consultant says; All-in-one ballot question falls foul of 30-day rule; Builder fined $55,000 for excluding non-union subcontractor from site; and Food workers employees, not contractors, court finds
Fair Work Bill likely to comply with international labour laws: ACTU; Fielding flags concerns about union entry rights; Unions should have seat at the bargaining table, says ACCI; Retain link to conciliation and arbitration power: AEU; and Give unions access to confidential employer information, says SDA
