Address the problem, not the symptoms: Why we shouldn’t entirely blame the Woodville Pizza guy for SA’s lockdown
South Australia's outbreak illustrates the problem of insecure and low-paid work, and the moral jeopardy it forces on people.
A silver lining of the pandemic is a “mainstreaming” of flexible work, says Dicker Data CFO Mary Stojcevski
Dicker Data's Mary Stojcevski is confident the widespread adoption of flexible work will increase women’s participation in tech.
News flash, Zoom meetings are not an excuse to wear whatever you want
Now that the impacts of COVID-19 have settled, and the novelty wearing activewear as workwear for Zoom meetings has worn its welcome.
Freelancing Gems launches to help women get jobs in the gig economy
Last week, Australia’s first online jobs platform dedicated to female freelancers launched, and it's already had more than 1,000 women sign up.
Lawyers say businesses should consider converting casuals after landmark Federal Court ruling re-ignites “double dipping” claims
A landmark Federal Court ruling has re-ignited debate about casual leave entitlements and puts businesses employing 'regular casuals' in a spot of trouble.
Small businesses at risk of millions in backpay claims as casual double-dipping debate continues
Lobbyists say small business is threatened by casual double-dipping amid ongoing uncertainty over court action, who it effects and why.
Government backs small biz justice reform as Labor moves on ‘double dipping’ for casual workers
Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.
Government moves on “double-dipping” casual workers — but changes far from bulletproof
Employers will have an avenue to offset claims for back pay from 'regular casuals', but the government has stopped short of trying to change the Fair Work Act to clarify the definition of casual work.
Coalition-led committee backs move to stop full-time employees being replaced by casuals
A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.
What is casual employment anyway? Your questions answered
Claims about what is (or is not) casual employment and what is (or is not) happening to the sector is at the fore in debates about working conditions.
Kelly O’Dwyer intervenes in Federal Court case over “double dipping” casuals
Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has intervened in a test-case over whether casual loadings can offset annual leave claims.
NSW Business Chamber pushes to introduce new type of work amid mounting concern about casual employees ‘double dipping’
The NSW Business Chamber is pushing to introduce a new type of work in six modern awards to address concerns about casuals 'double dipping'.
