Sodexo's circuitous journey to a new offshore deal has taken another turn after the FWC gave unions the go-ahead to conduct a strike ballot despite arguments that a claim for workers to be provided only vegetarian meals showed they were not bargaining genuinely.
The Federal Court trial of allegations that the CFMMEU's construction and general division Victorian branch has been "poaching" members from elsewhere within the union has been delayed by consent.
Amid "clear danger signs" that complacency over the gender pay gap is creeping back into workplaces, a WGEA report sets out a blueprint for improvement based on the common features of certified Employers of Choice.
A full Federal Court has delivered a pointed rebuke to FWC President Iain Ross, finding it could not consider a challenge to the decision of a Commission full bench he led because it was not, "with respect, any decision. . . at all".
Study considers long-term effects of pay freezes; Qantas engineers weighing challenge to court ruling; Legislation providing super amnesty passes Senate; and Submissions sought on employee share ownershIp.
The NSW Young Liberals have called on the Federal Coalition to establish a three-strike warning system to deal with employers that unintentionally underpay workers and for employees to "bear some of the risk", in a submission warning against "heavy-handed" policies.
The NSW Opposition has refused to welcome the promotion of Nichola Constant to the chief commissioner's role at the State IRC, saying the Berejiklian Government has missed a chance to appoint an outstanding candidate with strong IR credentials.
The FWC has granted a two-day extension for an aged care worker to file her unlawful dismissal claim after finding the combined circumstances - including the Christmas Eve deadline, her worsening bipolar disorder symptoms and the anniversary of her mother's death - to be exceptional.
Victoria's Parliament has today passed legislation that will require public sector bodies, universities and local government to develop and implement four-yearly gender equality action plans and publicly report on progress every two years.
ACT introduces labour hire licensing legislation; St Kevin's worker "pressured" against reporting "grooming", says claim; Underpayment supersizes at Super Retail; and 13% living in poverty, says ACOSS report.
