The AIRC has ruled that despite Woolworths having a valid reason for its dismissal of a worker who called his bosses "fascists" and gave them a nazi salute, the action was unfair because it did not adhere to procedural recommendations made by the Commission.
Changes to super and income tax take effect today; AIRC upholds sacking of BHP mineworker who falsified time sheet; and majority of Baby Boomers have little or no super savings, says ABS survey.
The NSW IRC has taken into account a long-term commitment a sacked executive gave to a company when he was recruited, in finding the redundancy, notice and bonus provisions of his contract unfair.
After talks with the Democrats about the Cole Royal Commission's final report, the Government believes it can win passage of a "substantial" reform package for the building and construction industry, according to Workplace Relations Minister Tony Abbott.
The general president of the CFMEU (mining & energy division), Tony Maher, has accused the federal AWU of betrayal following revelations it is negotiating a federal consent award with Rio Tinto companies Hamersley Iron and Robe River.
In a critical labour hire ruling, the AIRC has found it has the power to find a dispute with a host employer, despite the lack of a direct employment relationship.
FMP lockout goes before AIRC; 19% over three years pay rise offer for parliamentary staff; NDC agreement certified; Unions intensify "vote no" campaign at Channel 7; and O'Briens dispute rolls on.
The revamped Franklins supermarket chain and the SDA have struck a new national agreement that provides 5,000 employees new career paths and a 6% increase over 15 months, while clothing chain Portmans has struck a new short term deal with the union.