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No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims

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Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’

Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres

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Fair Work has ruled a Sydney woman can work for Westpac from home. Can you WFH too?

Regulator’s decision paves way for workers with caring responsibilities to work from home while separate test case will determine if WFH rights can be applied more broadly

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Union fears rights threatened in work-from-home review

A union has criticised a business lobby group for its approach to work-from-home negotiations, but the employer body has fired back at "misleading" claims.

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Minimum Wage Earners In For A 3.5% Boost Thanks To Annual Fair Work Commission Review

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A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers

The Fair Work Commission has found award pay rates in five industrial awards covering a range of female-dominated occupations and industries do not provide equal pay.

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Sydney Trains Industrial Action Suspended For 4 Months So Let’s Thank The Transport Gods

The industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union on the Sydney Trains network has been suspended until July 1 thanks to a ruling by the Fair Work Commission.

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Fair Work Commission Enforces Temporary Bar On Industrial Action On Sydney Trains

The Fair Work Commission enforced a temporary order to halt industrial actions on Sydney Trains following two days of chaos.

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Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

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Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

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Albanese government will introduce legislation next week to force an administrator into the CFMEU

The Albanese government next week will introduce legislation to force the appointment of an administrator into the recalcitrant CFMEU, after the union tried a delaying tactic to drag out court action.

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CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

The reins of NSW's powerful construction union will be handed over to a Victorian barrister as an union official attacks Labor for collaborating with enemies.

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Fair Work Commission moves to appoint administrators into construction division of CFMEU

The Fair Work Commission’s general manager, Murray Furlong, is moving to appoint administrators into the construction division of the CFMEU, following a string of allegations of nefarious behaviour.

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Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

A 3.75 per cent boost to minimum wages and awards will deliver a small real gain to millions of Australian workers without throwing fuel on the inflation fire.

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National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy

The Australian economy will probably post a weak economic growth result for the first three months of 2024 to reflect ongoing interest-rate pain.

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King takes aim at Liberals over preselection of women – as it happened

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Aged care workers to get 23% average pay rise as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved

Health Services Union says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health system

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Antoinette Lattouf escalates legal battle against ABC with new federal court claim

Journalist is suing broadcaster for allegedly ‘sacking her without a proper basis and without due process’, adding to existing claim at Fair Work Commission

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The Guardian - AU

ABC denies sacking Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have termination case thrown out

Move comes as pressure mounts on broadcaster’s management with union members passing vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

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Afternoon Update: Trump rages in court; mediation between ABC and Antoinette Lattouf fails; and the Australian potato chip test

Donald Trump loses his cool as he faces E Jean Carroll in her defamation case against him

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Antoinette Lattouf and ABC hit mediation stalemate in unlawful termination case

Journalist says ‘the fight continues’ after parties fail to reach agreement in Fair Work Commission hearing

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Don't blame Australia's lowest-paid workers if interest rates rise again

The odds have been shortening on the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest again, and Australia’s workers are again being blamed for driving inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s lowest-paid workers to get 5.75% increase in minimum wage

Fair Work Commission decision will raise wages for almost 2.75 million workers, but is still about 1% below the inflation rate

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PM declines to comment on Roberts-Smith ruling – as it happened

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Peter Dutton calls Ben Roberts-Smith ruling a 'tough day', Joe Biden falls, and potatoes cause havoc on Danish roads — as it happened

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