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Industrial disputes on the rise: ABS

by Iain Hopkins | 10/09/2012

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding industrial disputes has shown that for 2011/12 there was a significant increase in disputes and days lost in the labour market – sparking debate on both sides of the political fence.

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Flexibility clauses dubbed a “sham”

by HCA Online | 08/02/2012

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has come under fire from industry groups for failing to properly oversee the administration of flexibility clauses in the Fair Work Act. The bottom line is that small and medium-sized businesses need more guidance.

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Landmark decision means employers must implement pay increase for 150,000 workers

by HCA Online | 02/02/2012

Fair Work Australia (FWA) announced yesterday that private-sector employers in the social and community services (SACS) industry will be hit with a wage increase requirement ranging from 19% to 41% to be phased in over the next eight years via the industry modern award.

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‘IR laws favour workers over bosses’: RBA board member

by HCA Online | 01/02/2012

The current industrial relations landscape weighs too heavily in favour of workers at the expense of employers, and the effect is a reluctance to take on extra employees, a Reserve Bank (RBA) director has said.

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Silicon Valley firms sued over “no-poaching” pact

by HCA Online | 01/02/2012

The world’s biggest tech companies including Google and Apple are being called to account by former employees over alleged “no poaching” deals – an indication of the extreme measures top-tier firms take to retain their key talent.

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Frontline Intelligence: Legal - The politics of adverse action

by HCA Online | 01/02/2012

Peter Doughman outlines why recent developments in the Barclay case are a cause for concern for employers.

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