The ALP is developing an alternative IR policy that includes a "majority rules" right to collective agreements, supported by a good faith bargaining system enforceable by the AIRC, according to Federal Opposition Leader Kim Beazley.
Unlawful termination legal funding details available; 2007 work and family award nominations close in November; Protected action triggers month lockout at Radio Rentals; LHMU seeks Victoria-wide agreement for Chubb security guards; and NSW to legislate workers compensation sacking protections.
Using Pacific Islanders as guest workers in Australia would have negligible impact on the Pacific region, but could have high economic and social costs at home, a Centre for Independent Studies paper maintains.
An employer facing two unfair dismissal claims has failed to make out a "genuine operational reasons" argument, with the AIRC holding that "a mere assertion" that a termination is for operational reasons "is not sufficient".
AIRC HQ move only a fortnight away; Jurisdictional test case in WA next week;
OWS says 61 Canberra restaurants breached law; recovers $136,000; and Heinemann maintains its hours claim goes no further than award.
A pregnant woman who lost her job-share position as a registrar at a Queensland private school after management decided the arrangement wasn't working and made the job full-time again has won a $47,250 payout.
Working days lost to industrial disputes have dropped to the lowest levels in more than 20 years under Work Choices, according to June quarter data released by the ABS today.
Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews today sent the Office of Workplace Services to investigate a Melbourne electrical company accused of docking its entire workforce a week's pay for imposing a lawful overtime ban.
