The AIRC has barred Fairfax, publishers of Melbourne's The Age newspaper, from making workers at the company's Spencer Street printing facility redundant until the expiry of their current agreement, which contains a no involuntary redundancy clause.
The CPSU and the Bracks Government have reached agreement in principle on a new deal which will give Victoria's 25,000 public servants a 13.5% pay increase over 43 months, as well as increased paid leave provisions.
A dozen labour hire employees supplied to George Weston Foods have failed to win redundancy payments under the company's agreements, after the AIRC ruled their employment contract made it clear they had no such entitlement.
Wage growth in certified agreements eased to 4% in the December quarter - down from 4.1% - after falls in both public and private sectors, according to a report released today by the DEWR.
Senate blocks compliance with court orders legislation; EOWA to replicate Catalyst study that links company performance with having women in senior roles; and LHMU changes its name.
Casual carer awarded $750 after unwelcome sexual advances; UK pregnancy discrimination review says more research needed on employer attitudes; and Waitress claims sacking due to her age.
A long-serving employee of Hunter Water Corporation who was sacked for making improper claims for paid overtime has had his dismissal claim rejected by the NSW IRC.
The Federal Court has granted the Opposition limited access to documents relating to the Federal Government's planning for the 1998 waterfront dispute.
$1,000 in free shares for workers as Pacific Brands floats; Damages for man wrongly arrested and dragged away from workplace; 25% want performance pay, says survey; and HSU clears way for restructure.
