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Worker's pursuit of travel time pay hits FWC roadblock

A road crew member's pursuit of payment for travel time between his accommodation and remote sites has produced a clear list of winners and losers, after the FWC confirmed the employer's view that whoever is behind the wheel on the way 'home' is working while their co-worker passengers are not.

No link between extra MP staff funding and Rugg case: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied that the adverse action case initiated by the former chief-of-staff to Independent Federal MP Monique Ryan prompted more funding for electorate staff in the Federal Budget.


Thiess offers $850K to settle travel time case

FIFO workers employed on a remote LNG project a decade ago stand to split more than $850,000 after pursuing payment for the time it took to be bussed from their crib hut to a security gate at the end of each shift.

Striking wharfies "penalised twice" under Qube approach: Bench

Stevedoring giant Qube has failed to overturn a ruling that it should have slashed the minimum number of hours salaried dockworkers needed to work in a year after withholding their pay over 11 weeks of protected industrial action.

Banks facing court challenge over reasonable hours

The FSU has launched a Federal Court test case against NAB over alleged unreasonable additional working hours in what the union warns is "just the start" for the industry.

4-day week boosts productivity, reduces stress: UK study

Reduced working hours for the same pay makes organisations more productive, increases their revenue, and benefits employees by decreasing stress and burnout, according to the largest-ever four day working week trial.

One-minute walkout made critical difference: Qantas engineers

The ALAEA says a one-minute strike by Qantas licensed engineers played a crucial role in securing a proposed deal boosting job security as the Flying Kangaroo introduces new aircraft and enables Sydney LAMEs to radically change their roster to achieve "lifestyle benefits", while the airline has today confirmed it cut labour costs by about $570 million under its COVID-19 "recovery plan".

Systemic governance issues in universities: Ombudsman

Some Australian universities have engaged in "passive resistance" when questioned over employee underpayments and record-keeping, according to Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker.

Court to hear chief of staff's bid to keep job

The Federal Court will this morning hear a bid by Teal MP Monique Ryan's chief of staff to keep her job until it finishes dealing with her claims that the Federal Government sacked her for refusing to work unreasonable extra hours and subjected her to "hostile conduct".