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BHPB says Fair Work Act changes could stifle managerial prerogative

BHP Billiton has warned the federal government that it would be making "an unreasonable and unnecessary incursion" into business decisions if it proceeds with its proposal to extend the right to request flexible working arrangements, while new requirements to consult over roster changes would hamper the "agility" required by employers to respond to changes in operational needs or customer demands.

Prank gone wrong: Tribunal upholds sacking over "gay" email

A prison officer has failed to win reinstatement after being summarily dismissed for impersonating a co-worker by sending an email from the colleague's account to his entire department, inviting other "homosexuals" to contact him.

Bill expands sex discrimination protections

The Federal Government has today tabled proposed amendments to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status, which were foreshadowed in the draft bill to consolidate discrimination legislation.

IT consultancy fails to halt employee's move to Grocon

A software consultancy seeking a permanent injunction to prevent an IT specialist from moving to a former client, Grocon, has failed to convince the Victorian Court of Appeal that it should be able to retrospectively change part of its restraint clause to make it legally enforceable.


Call centre and director slugged $300K in "hostile" prosecution

The Federal Magistrates Court has fined call centre operator Quincolli Pty Ltd $81,000 and its director $26,500, and ordered the company to reimburse more than $190,000 to 33 underpaid employees, in a FWO prosecution involving allegations of political interference.