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Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Australia's overall gender pay gap has narrowed, but among CEO's there has been an increase - showing the need for further commitment at top levels.

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

Legislation to align superannuation with payday has been broadly welcomed despite warnings some firms would face a cashflow crunch and compliance headaches.

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.

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Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill

Workers optimistic but employers wary over wages bill

Unions and business networks are clashing heads as a government bill to enshrine higher rates of pay for one in seven workers works its way through parliament.

Supermarket giant acts on 'appalling' worker conditions

Supermarket giant acts on 'appalling' worker conditions

Migrant workers fear deportation if they speak up about their poor workplace, with Woolworths uncovering 'unliveable' housing conditions in its supply chain.

Dutton rules out workplace changes, eyes axing union

Dutton rules out workplace changes, eyes axing union

Peter Dutton has played down potential changes to industrial relations laws if elected, instead prioritising a crackdown on building industry union the CFMEU.

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, with hopes they will deter bosses from engaging in the practice.

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Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

More workplace changes off the table before poll

More workplace changes off the table before poll

More workplace changes off the table before poll

More workplace changes off the table before poll

Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Australians now have a right to disconnect from work after hours but business groups harbour concerns about the new protocols.

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Treasurer admits lack of Indigenous staff unacceptable

Victoria's treasurer has revealed his department employs just one First Nations person as he flags potential long-term budget changes.

Nurses' staffing shortfall fight thrown out of court

Nurses' staffing shortfall fight thrown out of court

Nurses' staffing shortfall fight thrown out of court

Nurses' staffing shortfall fight thrown out of court

A judge has dismissed a nursing union's legal bid to have the NSW government hit with penalties over staffing shortfalls.

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into contentious proposed changes to the state's worker compensation scheme has suggested experts hold their own inquiry.

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Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House

Industry groups say the government's rushed workplace reforms risk damaging the economy, as a heavily amended bill passes the lower house.

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.

Opposition loses bid to bring on workplace law debate

The federal opposition has failed in attempts to force a vote on worker protection as part of carved out workplace reforms.

Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection

First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.

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Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.

Agriculture boss looks to grow financial sustainability

The incoming department of agriculture secretary has told a senate hearing that his department will break even after receiving a bailout earlier this year.

Gig workers could be delivered billions in unpaid wages

Gig and labour hire workers could receive billions of dollars in unpaid wages as part of the government's latest raft of workplace reforms.

Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages

The federal government has introduced its next tranche of workplace reforms targeted at employers exploiting loopholes to undercut pay.

Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave

Labor is on track for another parliamentary battle with the Greens, with the minor party laying out what it will take to gain support for super tax changes.

Half of migrant, refugee women workers face harassment

Race or religion are the main motivations for sexual harassment against migrant and refugee women in the workplace, a national survey has found.

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions, lawyers and migrant rights groups are urging the federal government to create a workplace justice visa for exploited migrant workers.

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