'Extremely unfortunate' public servants right to feel aggrieved, says boss. -
ACCC boss's admissions come as public service disputes spill over into submarine builder.
Workplace Relations
Fresh wave of strikes to hit Centrelink, Medicare
Union pledges four days of disruption in December.
'They're robbing you already': backpackers lament new tax
British 28-year-old Chloe Pincho is pretty clear about the impact of backpackers paying more tax.
Coalition escapes, but vote could be challenged
Coalition carries workplace vote, just, but result could be challenged.
Most want weekend penalty rates, even those who don't work weekends
So popular are weekend penalty rates that a startling 76 per cent Australians who don't get them want them to stay.
Greens push to plug huge wages underpayment loophole
Hundreds of thousands of low-paid workers would get protection from being underpaid, under a push for reforms to plug loopholes that are being exploited by big companies such as McDonald's and KFC
Star struck: how Caltex pumps profits out of servos
"These aren't fake, they are real bullets," the robber yells as he presses the loaded pistol into the forehead of a Caltex service station attendant. Sohaib Irshad, the attendant, can feel cold steel against his skin and is desperately trying to stay calm as the robber shouts and pounds on the counter demanding cash.
Is Caltex worse for workers than 7-Eleven?
Is the Caltex franchise model more brutal than convenience store giant 7-Eleven? From an underpaid worker's perspective it is certainly the case.
Thousands of workers discover they're being ripped off
One in four Australian workers who checked their pay through a union-run online wage calculator found out they were being ripped off, with staff in the restaurant business the worst-affected.
Fifteen signs you're in the wrong job
Is your job doing a job on you? Getting stuck in a position that's all wrong for you can take a massive toll on your entire life.
Union boss accused of violence steps down as leader
The management of the NSW postal union meets today to decide the future of its boss after revelations he faced domestic violence charges nine years ago.
The new workplace is agile and non-stop. Can you keep up?
In offices ranging from a museum in Sydney to a car dealership in Maine, the workforce is adopting a tech industry concept called agile computing.
Public servant's $1 million racism compo claim
A former federal public servant who says she suffered six years of racism from her boss is claiming more than $1 million in compensation from the Commonwealth.
Loss of 600 jobs will be hard on families, essential for business
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro is "concerned" 600 electricity worker jobs will be lost in regional areas, but says his government supports Essential Energy's aim to minimise electricity prices for consumers.
Youth jobs program 'flawed', say community service advocates
A new internship scheme threatens to exploit young people on wage rates below the national minimum award, a peak community services organisation has warned.
Meet the boss: StartupAUS's Alex McCauley
A new career is not that different from international diplomacy.
Chef shortage looms after 457 visa crackdown
The nationalist "jobs for Australians first" push by the federal government could be bad news for food lovers, given more work visas are granted to cooks and chefs than any other profession.
Does your workplace have unwritten ground rules?
Most of us have been to a meeting where, upon conclusion, the real meetings begin.
Why learning Chinese should be compulsory in our schools
Asian literacy matters. Yet even a cursory look at figures for participation in year 12 Chinese reveals the extent of our failing
'Untrue': Public service boss rages against union after historic no vote
After four rejections of proposed workplace deal, department secretary says it's all the union's fault.
Public servants treated unfairly, bosses concede
Process hasn't been fair, bosses concede, but public servants urged to stop striking and accept a deal.
Union boss stripped of executive positions
Union boss Jim Metcher has been stripped of his executive positions with the peak NSW unions body and the NSW Labor Party.
Unions increase insurance for officials
Unions may be forced to dramatically lift their insurance coverage in the wake of the Turnbull government's latest legislation that increases their liability and blows out penalties for legal breaches.
Whinge, complain, leave - the bad ride for women in IT
Trying to get women to stay in the IT industry has been difficult.
'Best deal in decades' for dockers
A bitter year long dispute has been brought to a close thanks to a new pay offer.
Apprenticeship system broken and needs reform
Year 12 students should be given the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship and the Higher School Certificate at TAFE, says the NSW peak business group.
Companies review paid leave to tackle domestic violence
Seventeen leading Australian companies, government organisations and a university have reviewed their paid leave policies as part of a joint push to tackle domestic violence and gender inequality.
Simple solutions to daily dilemmas bring entrepreneurs success
Solving the simplest problems creates career success.
Meditation brings students benefits
Exam stress and adolescent worries can be managed with the help of mindfulness techniques.
Summer poses fresh woes for homeless people in our cities
Homelessness is increasingly obvious in Australian cities. It is not a lifestyle choice.