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Numbers of working poor swelling: ACTU

The ACTU has cited previously unpublished ABS material in its living wage submission which, it says, shows working households are suffering high levels of financial stress.

Aldi AWAs set new retail industry pay standard

New grocery chain Aldi has employed its workers on highly-flexible AWAs with pay rates well above industry standards.

IRC boosted by four from today

The Coalition's four new appointments to the federal IRC take up their positions today.

AWU appeals end to bargaining as Caltex dispute continues

The AWU has lodged an appeal and sought a stay order against an IRC decision to terminate - for the second time - bargaining periods covering Caltex's Kurnell refinery in Sydney.

Franklins employees get lean pay rise as retailer cuts costs

The majority of Franklins' 20,000 retail employees have gained a pay increase of just 2% a year under a new agreement aimed at helping the retailer’s difficult economic position.

Compensation for worker injured during overseas study leave

In a controversial ruling, the NSW Compensation Court has found that workers sightseeing while working overseas are entitled to the full protection of the State's workers compensation act.

Court extends injunction against BHP contracts

The Federal Court has today maintained the injunction preventing BHP Iron Ore from offering individual contracts to its workforce in the Pilbara.

Metals casuals orders to be argued Thursday

An IRC full bench will hear argument on Thursday about the form of orders to give effect to the landmark metal industry casuals decision, after parties went into conference yesterday before the bench.

NSW IRC caps share option availability

In a landmark ruling on share options, the NSW IRC (in Court Session) has restricted the opportunity for a redundant executive to exercise share options to his period of notice.

Microsoft withdraws appeal in multi-million dollar share option case

Microsoft has withdrawn its appeal against a court ruling that gave its redundant former HR director access to share options worth $14m, after the parties reached a settlement.

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