Election 2022: Albanese promises employment summit to improve wages and productivity
Albanese says a summit is needed to work out how best to improve outcomes for both employers and employees.
DoorDash, TWU sign industry-first agreement on gig economy principles, paving the way for further regulation
The agreement outlines key principles for workers and companies operating in the gig economy while backing the push for enforceable industry standards.
The PM called gig economy workers “small businesses”. Here’s why that’s wrong
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says gig economy workers receive less than minimum wage because they are small business owners and that's what can happen when you run a business.
Election 2022: What is the ‘better off overall test’, and what are the major parties promising?
The Coalition and Labor have been arguing over the “better off overall test”, known as the BOOT. What is it, why are they arguing, and who is right?
Morrison flags return to 2021’s industrial relations reforms as Labor, unions say tweaks will cut wages
The Coalition says it is still committed to industrial relations reform, despite Labor and unions saying the changes would lower wages.
Fair Work upholds dismissal of employee who was terminated after not providing proof of vaccination
The employee was refused an extension of time for his unfair dismissal application after his termination of employment letter was sent to an email address that he did not check.
Employer groups question “illogical” Victorian sick leave plan for casuals
Employer groups say the Victorian government's plan to offer casual workers sick leave via a pilot scheme will hinder the state's economic recovery.
Why employers and employees alike need to rethink flexible work requests
Many employees, and employers, don't intend to return to the traditional nine-to-five office job, but how do these views fit with our employment laws?
Courier drivers to receive enforceable rates due to “landmark win”
Transport Workers' Union have won a battle to see an enforceable rate of $43.71 an hour paid to owner-drivers of vans with a carrying capacity between 1.5 and 3 tonnes.
Employee loses unfair dismissal bid after refusing to reveal vaccination status
The Fair Work Commission was required to consider privacy concerns in an unfair dismissal claim made by an employee at an aged care facility.
COVID-19 took the spotlight off wage theft, but Australia still has an underpayment problem
Australia’s industrial system is complex, but that excuse is not going to assist with any run-in with the Fair Work Ombudsman if you underpay staff.
Staff could walk out on the job unless they get RATs free of charge
What are your legal rights and obligations if your staff choose to strike over a lack of free rapid antigen tests? Two legal experts weigh in.