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Leave entitlements on public holidays not sacrosanct: Bench

A full Federal Court majority has clarified that employers can deduct employees' annual and personal/carer's leave that falls on public holidays if the employee is covered by an enterprise agreement that provides more generous entitlements than the NES.

Real labour costs plummet as productivity soars: ABS

Labour costs fell substantially in 2016 and productivity improved significantly, according to ABS national accounts data released today.

AWU conference wrap: Renewals call centre reaps dividends & more

The AWU’s piloting of a call centre to convince unfinancial members to return to the fold has paid off, yielding a $170,000 profit in nine months.

Tardy warning letter not bullying, says FWC

The FWC has rejected a casual employee's bid for anti-bullying orders, despite finding that her employer had acted unreasonably by issuing a written warning 11 months after initiating the first of two contradictory investigations into alleged misconduct.

Unions building new foothold in the Pilbara

The AWU has for the first time revealed the progress of its joint recruitment effort with the CFMEU in WA’s Pilbara region.

Date set for IRC VP's challenge to bullying investigation

March 15 has been set down for a potentially explosive hearing in Queensland's Supreme Court as IRC presidential member Dianne Linnane seeks to have a state government investigation into her alleged bullying of colleagues declared unlawful.

AMMA urges FWC to reject bid for ports super-union

The Australian Mines and Metals Association has objected to a proposed rule change by the MUA that would extend its coverage to a wider range of occupations within port authorities.

Cash rallying employers to take up defence of penalty rate cuts

Employment Minister Michaelia Cash is trying to drum up public support from business and employer groups for the Fair Work Commission's landmark decision to cut Sunday penalty rates for some retail and hospitality workers.

CFMEU finalises day for national protest against ABCC

The CFMEU will stage a national protest over the re-establishment of the ABCC next week as part of its broader campaign against the Turnbull Government's workplace reform agenda.

FWO nets $100k for crew of foreign-flagged vessel

The FWO has recovered more than $100,000 for 10 Filipino seafarers who were paid international minimum rates while working in Australian waters.

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