Kiwis show the way on employing older workers
As a sixty-six-year-old with senior industry qualifications, Alister Robertson has met some employers who have not wanted to hire someone his age, despite his experience.
Workplace Relations
Airline dumps pregnancy tests for potential employees
Expectant mothers are typically advised to avoid flying in their final trimester. But job candidates at one Spanish airline were required to take a pregnancy test before they were even hired.
Caretakers claim $700K in unpaid wages
A couple who were on call overnight as residential caretakers at a UniLodge student accommodation block of units allegedly received just $108 in net pay for a year's work after rent was deducted from their combined salary.
Lawyers set to expand public servants' class action
Lawyers say more than 100 people have registered for the action, which could be worth $12 million.
What's wrong with this picture? Juliana Payne plans to fix it
Juliana Payne has taken over the chief executive role at the influential industry association, Restaurant and Catering Australia.
When the boss wants you to do something unethical
When your boss puts you in a situation that compromises your ethics, none of the options seem particularly great.
'Ball of tears': Ciara fired after falling down stairs
Ciara Burke was about to fulfil her dream of becoming a fully-fledged flight attendant. Then she fell.
Casual staff win right to ask for permanent work
Casual workers have won the right to demand a permanent full-time or part-time job after 12 months under a landmark Fair Work Commission ruling.
Jeff Kennett company in Crown pokies wrangle
James Packer's Crown Melbourne casino is preparing to sack its poker machine technicians and outsource the work to a company directed by former state premier Jeff Kennett.
Welcome to the rough gig economy
It's a disturbing new trend playing havoc with Australian workers.
'All hands on deck' after APS agency's computer system failure
Just "routine business processes", claims the Child Support Agency.
Spitting chips: potato giant accused of 'wage theft'
Australia's biggest potato grower is leading a national horticulture industry push to pay employees like Kay Rault who work in packing and storage sheds located off farm sites the same rates as lower-paid farm workers.
Is your boss a psychopath? One in five leaders are
Some of the biggest names in business employ Dr Tara Swart to keep their dark sides in check.
Public service workers compo bill slashed by $450 million
Get-tough approach to public servants' compo claims pays off.
Calombaris' long-term partner departs business
George Sykiotis told staff he was leaving Made Establishment to spend more time with his family, but hospitality sources claim his relationship with financial backer Radek Sali​ had become strained.
You can't avoid office politics. Here's how to play - and win
Office politics isn't just about nasty workplace dynamics, it's also another word for the relationships we have at work.
Bid for paid domestic violence leave rejected
A union bid for 10 days of paid domestic violence leave to be granted to all workers has been rejected for a second time by the industrial umpire.
Forgotten industrial diseases reappear
As a young bricky, Chris Parmangos had no idea silica dust rising from the Sydney sandstone and bricks he worked with would cost him his health.
Chief executives returned to four-year temporary visa list
Business groups have welcomed the return of chief executives to the skilled occupations list.
Blind recruitment in APS may be holding women back
"Unconscious bias" techniques could do more harm than good, Prime Minister's nudge unit finds.
Public service courts staff vote no to 'insulting' pay offer
Proposal was to give staff half the wage rises being paid in other departments.
'Must I have friends in high places to advance at work?'
Public servants' advice column: we put your workplace woes to an executive coach.
Prime Minister's public servants lay down their arms
Prime Minister and Cabinet public servants finally agree to new workplace deal.
'Do you take pleasure in being nasty to me?': teacher loses workplace claim
A music teacher who described her principal as "a maggot in the ground who deserves to be stomped on" and implied that her colleague was faking a disability to get out of playground duty has failed in an unfair dismissal claim against the NSW Department of Education.
Thousands of new public service jobs
March of public service casualisation reversed. In one department at least.
'I know it when I see it'
It can be hard to define, but procedural fairness must underlie public service employment decisions.
Meet the boss: UNICEF chief Tony Stuart
Growing up in a small farming community in New Zealand had a surprising impact on the career path.
Hotel chain hungry for Indigenous staff
Kristy Stanton's role as a hotel's general manager broke a number of barriers.
A pillar of advocacy for rehab clients to lean on
Launceston General Hospital social worker Hui-Yu Yao enjoys working in the health sector.
Penalty rate ploy could bring 'chaos'
Reversal of the Fair Work Commission's decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates in industries including the hospitality and retail sectors could lead to industrial "chaos" and reduce wages to a political "plaything" experts warn.