industrial relations
Fair Work Commission refers coffee franchisees to federal police over “blatantly false” EBA information
The Fair Work Commission has referred claims made by the owners of a Zarraffa’s coffee franchise to the Australian Federal Police, after the…
Union stoush could lead a boycott of Paddle Pops this summer
The union representing factory workers at ice-cream maker Streets has said it will urge the public to boycott the brand’s products, includin…
SMEs reveal what they would change if they were PM for a day
Small and medium business operators would streamline the reporting requirements for Business Activity Statements (BAS) and change the Fair W…
Fujifilm Australia executive launches Federal Court action with claim he was ‘pushed out’ because of his age
The chief operating officer of Fujifilm Australia has launched legal action against the company in the Federal Court, over claims the busin…
Worker wins $8000 in compensation after being dismissed for admitting birthday drinks left her unable to work
Salmon producer Tassal has been ordered to pay a former employee $8200 in compensation after the company fired her for calling in sick on th…
Court finds gas supplier breached workplace laws by making pregnant employee redundant two days before maternity leave
The Federal Circuit Court has found an employer was “blissfully unaware” of obligations under the Fair Work Act when an employee was made re…
Vulnerable workers legislation passes Senate: What your business needs to know about the tough new penalties
After fierce debate, the federal government has finally secured changes to the Fair Work Act designed to hit “dodgy bosses” harder, complete…
Former CSL worker wins $26,000 after being unfairly dismissed for ‘abandoning’ employment and running a sex store on eBay
Pharmaceutical giant CSL has been ordered to pay a former staff member $26,000 for unfairly dismissing him after making a number of allegati…
Plumbing business ordered to pay worker $5000 after firing her for being late and taking too many smoke breaks
A South Australian plumbing business has been ordered to pay a former employee $5000 after the Fair Work Commission found it acted harshly w…
WA business ordered to pay worker $20,000 in annual leave payout despite insisting it didn’t owe him anything
A Western Australian environmental projects business has been ordered to pay a former employee $20,000 after the state’s industrial relation…
