Fair Work Commission has lost independence and needs more teeth, ACTU says
The ACTU says the Fair Work Commission has lost its independence and power to arbitrate and this has contributed to lengthy and costly delays in the courts.
Workplace Relations
Learning about dream jobs of the future
This groundbreaking program guides primary school students towards careers they’ll love.
Want to work for Ikea? Your interview could be done by a Russian robot
Vera can interview 1,500 job candidates in a single work day, sorting through potential hires at a rate that would take most recruiters months to match.
Voice for migrants shines in the storm
Immigration lawyer knows that dealing with constant change is the biggest challenge.
There is a lot to be said for arm's length
The team that plays apart, really might have the head start.
What will robots say about prioritising social responsibility
Those in Generation Y who think businesses are too interested in the bottom line might get a chance to change things.
CFMMEU fined more than half a million dollars for unlawful strikes
The newly merged construction and maritime super union has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of unlawful strikes on nine Brisbane sites.
Fair Work Commission ticks off new Coles pay agreement
It is estimated 70 per cent of Coles workers would receive an average of $1500 extra per year under the new wage agreement.
Unions target support for workers' rights in key marginal seats
New polling shows strong support for workers' rights in key marginal seats around the country
First court order against new construction maritime 'super union'
The Federal Court has issued its first order in favour of the national building watchdog against the new merged construction and maritime "super union".
Therapist helps kids adapt to hospital life
Child life therapists are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
Scientist taps into collective intelligence
Insect expert discovers how tiny creatures can have a big impact.
Gender diversity on the agenda
Change is afoot in the corporate world and one woman is making men take notice.
On the privatisation of the Department of Circumlocution
Roll up roll up! Buy a share in one of the government’s most prized departments.
When mistakes go national
An inevitable aspect of the interconnected nature of modern lives is that things can, and will, go wrong.
Digital diagnosis: less time with family, more time with the doctor
Workers will be spending less time talking to each other in the office and with families at home - and more time with the doctor, two reports show.
$50 increase in minimum wage could create 57,000 new jobs: unions
However, a leading economist said the ACTU's modelling ignored the possibility that some of the additional spending would go into profits or other costs.
More than a third of truck drivers surveyed feel more pressured
Delivery drivers say not enough due diligence is being done to protect them at work.
Migrant underpaid 93 weeks' pay, worked seven days and took rubbish home
An employee was given no days off or breaks for lunch and underpaid the equivalent of 93 weeks' pay
Educator helping women join the plumbing trade
This trainer sets a fine example for women in the plumbing trade.
The great distraction from action
Planning gives the impression of choices made on the basis of deep rational thought.
Lawyer who ran Bar Coluzzi may face disciplinary action
The Bar Coluzzi operator who was fined close to $100,000 for underpaying his workers may now face disciplinary action as a lawyer
Don't let anyone else control your time. You won't get it back
Many of the successful leaders I’ve dealt with always seem to have time to do anything that they feel is important.
Plan to change role of Crime Commission chief dangerous, watchdog warns
A plan to restructure the crime commission has been criticised as "retrograde" and "dangerous" by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
NDIS blamed for underpaying and not properly training workers
Two new reports have highlighted flaws in the way disability workers are paid and trained.
Finding balance and even a new career
Yoga teacher training can open up a world of opportunities.
For the love of numbers
The ABS may have recently announced redundancies, but those working in the field still feel the passion.
Officials linked to fundraising scam on Facebook expelled from union
The National Union of Workers has expelled two officials who were allegedly linked to a fundraising scam on a Facebook page titled Black Lives Matter.
Students discover the garden of life
A new agriculture initiative is teaching young men to dig deep and create an environment to make them proud.
It’s a crying shame how we judge people’s professional grief
Should we really base our levels of empathy or cynicism on whether or not the person in front of us is shedding tears?