Ex-CFMEU boss Dave Hanna charged with destroying documents
The lawyer for a former CFMEU boss accused of destroying documents has slammed trade union investigators for charging his client with an offence that did not exist.
Workplace Relations
Unions fined $430,000 over strikes
Union officers encouraged hundreds of workers across several construction sites, including the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, to down tools to campaign against "sham contracting".
Are women better managers? The sharemarket thinks so
Betting on women-led companies is a good bet, with new research showing that companies with female CEOs outperform the market.
Domino's pizzas more expensive in image revamp
This weekend Domino's will launch its new menu which including 20 new pizzas and side dishes, in a bid to revitalise its brand.
What Musk, Branson and 8 other leaders ask job seekers
Many of the most successful people have got job interviews down to a science. Here are the questions 10 business leaders love to ask.
What you can do daily, monthly and yearly to be more successful: Robbins
Some aspects of Tony Robbins' method for personal development don't require hours of discussions and introspection, and they don't cost anything, either.
Frocks rock: Gender inequality rife in the music industry: new research
Not since calling Australia her "island home" has Christine Anu found a place in its music industry.
Migrant workers push for first farm strike in decades
Migrant farm workers are taking on one of Australia's richest families, the Smorgons, in what could be the first major strike in the farm sector for many decades.
Wage inspectors and licensing for labour hire companies
Workplace inspectors would get new powers to raid workplaces to check people were not being underpaid and labour hire companies would need to comply with new licensing agreements under a NSW Labor crackdown on wage theft.
Already 'paid peanuts': Anger at bid to trim hairdresser penalty rates
Sunday penalty rates for hairdressers would be reduced from double time to time-and-a-half under an Australian Industry Group application for a change to the award.
Pressure in medicine taking its toll
Medical changes are increasing the load on a group of intense young achievers who are committed to doing their best, even at the expense of their own wellbeing.
NSW Labor expected to back paid domestic violence leave
Federal Labor will face greater pressure to change its policy commitment from five days to ten days of paid domestic violence leave for all workers.
The workplace problem that will take 50 years to fix
Some countries face 300 years of gender pay inequity, but Australia could see a pay gap until 2067.
Pablo Escobar and the folly of simplistic work advice
Narcos – the TV series about bringing Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar to justice – reminds us (believe it or not) of the danger of giving lamentable advice to co-workers.
Mouthpiece for the dental profession
Career opportunities in dental health extend beyond the core practice of treating patients.
A good idea in anyone's language
Bilingual students benefit from a world of opportunities.
On both sides of the camera
The story behind the story of a Melbourne filmmaker.
Meet the boss: Medical Media's Nazar Musa
Nothing in this CEO's background suggested he would be drawn to business: he comes from a family of scientists and his father is a doctor.
Connecting those who work alone
Internet-based platforms like Facebook, videoconferencing and peer-to-peer Meetup groups are helping connect socially isolated workers
Excise the excuses
Some of the excuses for the bad behaviour seem to be a function of fashion.
Taking the lead on mental health
A Victorian council shows how community action can help teenagers with psychological issues.
Intern plan is just a pathway to poverty
It's a disturbing new trend playing havoc with Australian workers.
Why you eat like your colleagues
They say your friends can make you fat, but your colleagues could be the real culprits.
Company offers to implant chips in its employees
It's quick, painless and the company will even pick up the $US300 fee.
7-Eleven owner's 'deliberate disregard' for rights
A former 7-Eleven franchisee who underpaid his staff has been fined $168,000, following a Fairfax Media investigation that found systemic underpayment and the complicity of head office.
CFMEU rep apologises to court over AGL search warrant
A former mining union official allegedly involved with the January shutdown of Victoria's biggest power plant has unreservedly apologised to the court.
Kermit the Frog performer, Disney spar over Muppet firing
The long-time voice of Kermit the Frog has squared off against executives at Disney over the company's decision to fire him after almost three decades of bringing that beloved Muppet to life.
Breach of JK Rowling book embargo led to unfair sacking
The depot manager at an Australian courier company was unfairly sacked after he was accused of being responsible for the breach of a worldwide embargo on the J.K. Rowling book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Fair Work Commission has found.
'Shabbiest type' of conduct lands restaurant in trouble
Darling Harbour restaurant Baia The Italian has been ordered to pay $15,000 in compensation for the unfair dismissal of an employee who complained about being allegedly underpaid.
International relations
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