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Workplace Relations
Plot to kill off tough new wage fraud laws
Shocking cases of wage fraud in the big brands of 7-Eleven, Domino's, Caltex and United Petroleum, ricochet across the country, prompting all sides of politics to promise new legislation to rein in systemic wage fraud.
Another TURC star witness in legal trouble
Witness fined thousands of dollars by the Federal Court for contravening workplace legislation.
The NSW university that has underpaid staff millions of dollars
A NSW university has discovered it has underpaid staff their superannuation entitlements since 2009.
United Petroleum blasted for underpaying staff
Petrol giant United Petroleum has been blasted by the workplace regulator for rampant underpayment of workers across its franchise network after a series of raids.
Colleagues shocked at promotion at eight months pregnant
Anna Green was no less ambitious than her male colleagues. But she remembers people being surprised when she was promoted to the position of partner at a global consulting firm.
Defence in big push to end workplace war as DHS strikes again
Defence bosses hope 6 per cent in 18 months will tempt their workers, but the battle at Human Services rages on.
The jobs that will give you the biggest pay rise
Hone your computer skills: Finance and IT professionals can expect the highest salary increases this year as wages across the board stagnate.
Who you work with matters more than your pay: happiness survey
The freedom you have to do your job and the support you get from colleagues and bosses is more likely to make you happy than your pay packet, a new study has found.
When do an employee's private actions cross the line?
How far off the reservation can an employee stray before they have to be reined in or face disciplinary action?
Exploitation grows from ethical issue to investment risk
It is little wonder employees, investors and consumers have hit zero tolerance on wage fraud issues.
Calombaris pay scandal tests business relationship
The underpayment of $2.6 million in wages by celebrity chef George Calombaris has caused major ructions with his new business partner, Radek Sali, who could be forced to bail out the embattled hospitality empire.
Calombaris' restaurants underpaid staff $2.6m
Nearly 200 staff at George Calombaris' restaurants have been underpaid $2.6 million collectively, with the celebrity chef blaming "historically poor processes" for the bungle.
Hair, beauty salons audited for workplace breaches
About 1600 hair and beauty salons will be randomly audited over the next 12 months.
Fox News hit with another sexual harassment suit
Rupert Murdoch's Fox News was hit with another sexual harassment claim Monday, as on-air contributor Julie Roginsky filed a lawsuit against the network's former chief executive Roger Ailes and its current co-president Bill Shine.
Canberra losing grip on public service
Fewer federal public servants calling Canberra home, figures show.
Companies with gender diverse boards made more money
Companies with females on their boards have have achieved higher revenue growth, profitability and shareholder returns than those without, a new report by accounting firm KPMG shows.
Death threats and smear campaigns, the lot of a whistleblower
The culture of 'don’t dob in a mate' strikes at the heart of our poor treatment of whistleblowers.
'Maybe I'm just a strong woman?'
Public service advice column: we put your workplace woes to an executive coach.
Kathy Jackson gets court shock after hearing of fresh charges
More charges are expected to be laid against former Health Services Union boss Kathy Jackson, a court has heard.
11 sentences to avoid saying to your boss at all costs
Here are 11 phrases you might want to avoid in conversations with your boss.
Ten Fair Work offices retire months after qualifying for pension
Ten former Fair Work Commission members, including outspoken critic Graeme Watson, retired early within months of qualifying for a full pension at the age of 60.
Peace hopes in Tax Office's long workplace war
ATO and unions prepare to put down their weapons after three years of workplace conflict.
Fair Work watchdog raids more than 80 businesses
Fair Work inspectors have raided more than 80 businesses in NSW in response to complaints of rampant underpayment of young workers.
Posties unimpressed with management's bonus offer
Australia Post employees are unimpressed with the size and conditions of a new annual bonus that has trickled down from the company's richly rewarded management levels.
CEO bonuses unnecessary when it's 'business as usual': AMP Capital
AMP Capital has weighed into the debate about executive pay, saying big bonuses shouldn't be given to executives with average performance for matters that are 'business as usual'.
'It's scary' - why rungs are disappearing on the wage ladder
There is more to income inequality than the famed 1 per cent versus the 99 per cent or standing chief executive officers next to average workers.
Anti-gay, anti-Islam crusade that affects all public servants
The law remains unclear for public servants who wish to express political views without fear of reprisal.
Australia's top chairmen came to support quotas, when will we?
Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns is among a number of ASX 200 leaders who have thrown their support behind quotas.
Turnbull government warns against 'excessive' minimum wage rise
Government says increasing the minimum wage is "not an efficient way to address relative living standards or the needs of the low-paid".