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Peak employers and ACTU agree on parental leave for casuals

Peak employer bodies and the ACTU have today put an agreed position to the IRC on providing unpaid parental leave to long-term casuals.

Public statements constitute coercion: court

Public statements threatening another party can constitute unlawful coercion under the WR Act, following a decision today by the Federal Court.

UK business lobby attacks "work-life balance" agenda

One of Britain's major business groups has launched a broadside against the "work-life balance" agenda and its polemicists and lobbyists, who it says are partly responsible for the re-regulation of the labour market.

BHP and coal union talks start Tuesday

The IRC has brokered a temporary truce to the Central Queensland bargaining battle between BHP and the coal mining union, with Commissioner Tony Wilks set to chair 11 days of talks from May 1.

Queensland unions to target labour hire

Unions in Queensland have revealed plans to run a coordinated campaign to ensure labour hire workers are paid "site rates" and have more predictable and secure employment arrangements.

Giudice enters debate over unitary IR system

The IRC's President, Justice Geoffrey Giudice, has weighed into the debate on a unitary IR system, calling for a rationalisation of legislation and forums.

Separate interviews needed after workplace conflict

A recent unfair dismissal case highlights the importance of following the correct procedures when dealing with disputes between workers, according to leading HR advisors.

High CPI to influence national wage case determination

Today's CPI figures showing inflation at a higher-than-expected 6% a year is likely to put pressure on the living wage full bench to deliver a substantial increase, although it might not have a big effect on union wage claims.

3.5% a year increase at BBC Hardware

The new enterprise agreement for BBC Hardware Retail provides 4,800 employees a pay rise of 3.5% a year, introduces unpaid parental leave for casuals after two years service and reduces casual loading from 24% to 20%.

Commissioner rejects apprehended bias claim

A senior member of the IRC has rejected an application for him to disqualify himself from an unfair dismissal hearing on the basis of apprehended bias.

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