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High Court rules on compensation jury trials

A High Court majority has found a NSW District Court judge had the discretion to dispense with a jury trial for a worker's compensation case.

Rio Tinto pays $25m to settle unfair dismissal cases

In Australia's largest IR settlement, 190 former mineworkers at the Hunter Valley No. 1 and Mt Thorley coal mines in NSW voted today to accept $25 million from mining giant Rio Tinto to settle their unfair dismissal claims.

Electrolux appeal winds up, Emwest on tomorrow

Separate full benches of the Federal Court are this week hearing appeal bids against two crucial rulings 191 the Electrolux decision on bargaining fee clauses, and the Emwest decision on whether unions can pursue claims during the terms of their enterprise agreements.

Childcare work historically undervalued: ASU

The ASU's lawyers and barrister in its coming childcare work-value case will be working on a pro bono basis, such is the importance they attach to the issue.

Bargaining fee battle moves to NSW

With union attempts to secure bargaining fees from non-members now stymied federally and in Queensland, the battle has moved to NSW.

New demark deal to cover major call centres

The IRC has sanctioned an ACTU-brokered demarcation agreement between two major call centre unions.

Mixed results for sex, race, disability claims

A woman has won more than $10,000 in damages for sexual harassment in the workplace and her home, in one of three newly-decided discrimination cases.

TWU pursues 4% plus entitlements protection

The TWU is seeking a 4%-a-year wage rise for general truck drivers federally, while the NSW branch is seeking to implement a scheme to protect workers' entitlements via a trust fund, insurance or employer levy.

Senate committee puts Cole in spotlight

Details about the processes used to select senior Cole Royal Commission staff and further information about the salaries and perks of Commissioner Cole, his counsel assisting and staff have emerged in Senate Estimates hearings this week.

Weather bureau pays big increase

Some 1,400 Bureau of Meteorology employees have voted up a deal that delivers a 10% pay increase over two years, arresting a decline in their rates compared to the Australian Public Service average.

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