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PABO process undermines democracy: Research

While union members tend to drive decisions to apply for pre-strike ballot orders and take protected action, the voting itself is less democratic, according to a book exploring how the regulatory environment can compromise democratic processes.

High Court to hear crucial bid to overturn severance ruling

The High Court will next month hear two special leave applications challenging findings that, in considering ordinary turnover of labour, employees' reasonable expectation of continuing work helps determine their entitlement to redundancy pay.

Big rise in unpaid overtime as workers retreat to home; & more

Big rise in unpaid overtime as workers retreat to home; NSW public sector pay rise cap "fiscal repair"; and Leaner Virgin to lean on technology.

CFMMEU responds to Sydney AFP raids

The CFMMEU says that raids by the AFP on its Sydney offices and other premises today involve "investigations under the Fair Work Act and related matters".

Private sector pay rises back in positive territory after COVID-19 hit

Private sector pay rates excluding bonuses increased by 0.1% seasonally adjusted and 0.5% in original terms in the September quarter, according to the ABS.

Company unrelated to entity it "birthed" and loaned $360K: FWC

The FWC has ruled that a company facing an unfair dismissal claim is a small business that is not a related entity to the company that "birthed" it and provided it a $356,000 loan.

Federal Police raiding CFMMEU premises in Sydney

The AFP is this morning raiding multiple premises in Sydney related to the CFMMEU construction and general division.

Estate agency sacked stellar seller after JobKeeper agitation

The FWC has ordered compensation for an award-winning Ray White real estate salesperson sacked after "stirring the pot" over plans to pass on only a proportion of JobKeeper payments to commission-based employees.

Unions turn to bargaining to secure WFH rights

Unions will use bargaining to win key elements of their Working From Home Charter, including that there be no loss of rights or income.

Post-lockdown Melbourne to coax big employers back to the city

After more than a fortnight without a locally-acquired coronavirus case, the City of Melbourne is seeking agreement from major employers to sign a "CEO pledge" committing to enticing 70% of their workforces back to the office once they are allowed to do so under government health policies.

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