Utility company offers to make all jobs flexible
David Provan does his full-time job which is based in Sydney from his home in Melbourne.
Workplace Relations
A lawyer's love for all creatures great and small
If David Herman needs a reminder of the importance of his role as chief at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital, he can find two by casting an eye around his office.
'Manifestly untrue' - Grocon blasts ACTU boss
Building company Grocon has demanded ACTU secretary Sally McManus correct her "manifestly untrue" statement that it was fined $300,000 for killing five workers.
Fears for the data of 53,000 more public servants
Defence, Human Services won't come clean on employee data supplied to polling firm.
Turned down for a job? You are one rejection closer to success
In the end, winners are just people who keep trying. Here are seven steps to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.
Unions, Labor split over ACTU 'law-breaking' call
The labour movement has split in the wake of controversial comments from the ACTU's newly minted secretary Sally McManus defending law-breaking industrial behaviour that has sparked a furious government attack on the Opposition.
'Secret medicals' on public servants ruled unlawful
Giant department covertly handed employee's medical file to psychiatrist for mental health verdict.
'I no longer need to hide my disability from the boss'
As a housekeeper, Teremoana Tangata hid her disability from her boss to protect her job.
'They're like the mafia' - Caltex battle gets ugly
The battle between Caltex and its franchisees is turning ugly with one prominent store owner accusing the oil giant of victimising him for speaking out.
Sham contracting is going white collar
Employers are now treating white-collar workers, including receptionists in doctors' surgeries, like independent contractors to avoid paying them their entitlements, a Senate inquiry has heard.
17 ways to become a more interesting person
You don't have to be a billionaire, an ideas-sprouting CEO or an astronaut to hold people's attention. It's a question of knowing how to show people you're different.
Glaxo pays its first female CEO a quarter less
Emma Walmsley, poised to take over as the first female chief executive officer of the global pharma giant, will earn about a quarter less than her predecessor. The move is likely to reignite a debate on the gender pay gap.
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Sally McManus becomes the first female ACTU secretary
The sacking of her school teacher among thousands of others was the first sign that Sally McManus' calling would be in the union movement.
ATO hits out at 'vote rigging' claims
Criticism of voting process "groundless mischief making'' says top tax man.
Application for "zombie agreement" for IGA workers to be abolished
After working at the local supermarket for five years, Lauren Morrison, 22, discovered this week that she had been underpaid by up to $5800 each year.
'We are sorry': CBA tells inquiry on unpaid super
The Commonwealth Bank has apologised for failing to pay more than 7000 part-time staff, including the lowest paid, their full superannuation entitlements.
How dads can fight for part-time work
We hear a lot about the plight of mothers who work outside the home, but what about dads?
Yahoo CEO in line for $30m payout, successor to get double her base salary
Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer is in line to receive a $30 million golden parachute after its sale to Verizon. Her replacement, Thomas McInerney, will receive $US2 million in annual base salary, double Ms Mayer's base pay.
Women, students exploited due to super threshold
The ability of employers to exploit casual workforces made up mainly of women and students would be reduced if the Turnbull government removes a $450 minimum income level for superannuation guarantee payments, a federal inquiry has been told.
Call to boycott Tesco over 'endangered' white men remarks
Tesco chairman John Allan said remarks about the disadvantages for white men in boardrooms were meant to be funny.
Are you one of 500,000 workers getting more than minimum super?
Nearly one in three Australians on new wage deals are now receiving superannuation above the legal minimum, while employee pay rises are hitting record lows
'I would be put in the oven' - Domino's worker threat
One of Domino's Pizza's biggest and most powerful franchisees is being investigated by the workplace regulator amid allegations of worker exploitation.
Govt calls time on public servant's physio after 1300 sessions
Govt calls time on public servant's physio after 1300 sessions
Secret recording of Domino's franchisee leads to his termination
Embattled pizza giant Domino's has kicked a Queensland store owner out of its network after a Fairfax investigation caught him offering to sell a visa sponsorship for up to $150,000.
Domino's side order: Do you want some money with that?
Dial 1300 Domino's to order pizza or to make a complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Former cleaning company executive gets to keep $477,000 from handshake agreement
A former Spotless executive will get to keep a $477,400 entitlement awarded to him as part of a "handshake" agreement after fighting the listed cleaning company all the way to the High Court.
The man behind Moodle: A leader of online learning
An education pioneer's academic invention serves thousands of institutions globally.
Overcoming barriers to communication
"If children don't have good literacy, unfortunately, school is going to be hard."
Investors to vote against company boards without enough women
Company boards are on notice. The world's third largest asset manager will use its proxy voting powers to influence greater gender diversity.
Ladybeard: the colourful star with energy to burn
Richard Magarey is grateful to his schoolyard bullies for their career guidance.