In an important decision, the Federal Magistrates Court has ruled that a trainee communications employee who attended a total of 5.5 weeks training more than 700km from his home wasn't entitled to be reimbursed for any of his transport, food, or accommodation costs.
A Federal Court full bench has dismissed a former JP Morgan merchant banker's appeal against his failed $6 million damages claim for breach of contract and misleading and deceptive conduct, while the bank has lost its bid for indemnity costs.
Dismissed safety manager earned too much to claim unfair dismissal; Aged care facility to face Federal Court over pregnancy discrimination; Betting giant renews enterprise deal for call centre workers; Employer agrees to bargaining protocol after union seeks order; and Court yet to decide on underpayment penalties for car wash operator.
A tribunal has ordered a man to pay $8000 in compensation to an assembly line worker for sexually harassing him over a period of four months, but their employer escaped liability because it had taken sufficient steps to comply with its policies.
The ACTU has today told a parliamentary inquiry that tougher penalties and lower prosecution thresholds are required to tackle a workplace bullying "pandemic" that particularly puts casuals, apprentices and young workers at risk.
In an important ruling on the interpretation of discrimination prohibitions in IR statutes, a Federal Court full court has found that it isn't sufficient to merely establish "different" treatment, as adverse impact also has to be proven.
Australia Post has appealed against a Fair Work Australia ruling that it treated a driver harshly when it dismissed him for forwarding pornographic emails from his workplace email address.
Former CEO suing for under-insurance and unpaid bonuses "potentially worth millions"; Windhoist's lawyer rejects union's claim deal will create a two-tier labour market claims; Be realistic about skills shortages, says recruiter; and Commissioner Gooley to chair aged care strategic workforce advisory group.
Federal Court full court upholds mandatory drug test regime; FWA orders halt licensed engineers' industrial action; NSW inquiry recommends axing journey cover; Make public services contestable to unlock productivity gains, says Sturgess; and Chubb fails to halt alleged "covert" industrial campaign.
