PM backs working from home laws amid ‘stunt’ claims
The prime minister has swung his support behind a state's legal work-from-home push as an expert details how officials could move forward with the plan.
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‘Lawyers’ picnic’ looms over right to work from home
Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.
Four day week firms as win-win for workers and business
Cutting one day from the working week could reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, a study has found, but it could also boost productivity.
Sky-high $120m compensation bill for Qantas workers
Qantas has struck a deal to compensate more than 1800 workers to the tune of $120 million after the Federal Court found they were illegally sacked.
PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges
Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.
Brickies missing millions? Cbus Super recovers record amount for hardest hit industry
If you are a labourer, you could be missing thousands of dollars in unpaid super, according to new research.
Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect
Australian workers will have the right to disconnect from work outside of paid hours but businesses have concerns while a HR expert fears many aren't ready.
Bosses can’t force staff to work on public holidays
Workers cannot be forced to work on public holidays even if they're rostered on, a court has found, potentially paving the way for more rights for employees.
Qld gig couriers could get set conditions
Queensland has passed laws for courier conditions to be set, parental leave more flexible and domestic violence leave to be extended to casual workers.
Qld coal miners plan action over pay deal
Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in Queensland have voted to take industrial action over job security provisions in a fresh pay agreement.
Qld couriers to have set pay, conditions
A Queensland parliamentary committee is assessing proposed laws to regulate the pay and conditions of transport workers including gig couriers and truckies.