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AMWU wins dispute finding in labour hire award case

The AMWU has got over one more hurdle on the long road to establishing a first federal award covering labour hire workers, with a full bench of the IRC rejecting the AIG's appeal against an earlier dispute finding.

OHS law failing to keep pace with IR change: report

Greater workplace flexibility under contemporary IR laws has enabled extended shifts and long working hours in the mining industry and created substantial OHS risks, according to a new report released today.

AiG seeks to stop Queensland redundancy test case

The Queensland IRC has reserved its decision on the AiG's bid to have the state redundancy test case adjourned indefinitely, pending the resolution of the federal test case on the same matter.

Abbott tries again on dismissal exemption, Senate rejects maternity pay bill

The Federal Government has, for the seventh time, introduced legislation aimed at exempting small businesses from unfair dismissal laws.

Hawke recommends new restraints on bargaining

In a report released by the Queensland Government today, former PM Bob Hawke has rejected radical options for reforming mechanisms for setting wages and conditions for Queensland public sector employees.

Registered organisations changes set to pass Senate

The Government's heavily rewritten registered organisations legislation could pass within weeks, after Labor made it clear yesterday it would support the changes with minor amendments.

No excuse for failing to consult, says Commission

The SA IRC has compensated a hotel worker for unfair dismissal after it found that her employer had a duty to consult with her about her redundancy.

News update, September 17, 2002

Move fast on email breaches, says forensics expert; Warn employees about email monitoring, says ACTU; IRC rejects ETU bargaining fee clauses; Paid maternity leave discriminatory, says paper; IRC to hear redundant CPSU organiser191s unfair dismissal claim; and more.

Unions endorse Q-Health deal

Queensland health unions have endorsed a new enterprise agreement with Q-Health that provides a base pay rise of 11.8% over three years plus access to accreditation bonuses for more than 32,000 public health workers.

Survey confirms long working hours

More than one in four permanent employees are working at least 45 hours a week, according to the latest employment arrangements snapshot from the ABS.

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