Negligent employers face up to 20 years jail over worker deaths

Negligent employers face up to 20 years jail over worker deaths

New industrial manslaughter laws will be introduced in NSW to hold liable employers to account. It follows 41 employees dying across the state this year.

  • byMichael McGowan

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Employers to face 10 years’ jail,hefty fines under proposed wage theft laws

Employers to face 10 years’ jail,hefty fines under proposed wage theft laws

A new federal wage theft offence is a key component of the federal government’s latest tranche of workplace reforms to be introduced to parliament on Monday.

  • byLisa Visentin
Business prepares to take IR fight to voters

Business prepares to take IR fight to voters

Business groups are warning of higher prices for consumers and job losses under federal workplace laws to be put to parliament next week.

  • byDavid Crowe
My colleague lost it at a spam caller,should they be reprimanded?

My colleague lost it at a spam caller,should they be reprimanded?

Unfortunately,the caller turned out to be a client.

  • byJonathan Rivett
After my daughter’s unpaid cafe trial,I turned warrior mum
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After my daughter’s unpaid cafe trial,I turned warrior mum

It takes a village,right? So if you’re employing young staff,don’t be an ass.

  • byJo Pybus
Rugg versus Ryan could be a victory for both sides
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Rugg versus Ryan could be a victory for both sides

The high-profile legal dispute over the working hours of political staffer Sally Rugg puts the spotlight on issues dear to both parties.

  • byKatie Allen
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Curtin University staff vote no to ‘insulting’ pay offer

Curtin University staff vote no to ‘insulting’ pay offer

National Tertiary Education Union Curtin branch president Scott Fitzgerald said the offer was “an insult” to the hard work staff put in every day.

  • byHolly Thompson
EnergyAustralia fined $1.5 million after Yallourn power plant worker’s death

EnergyAustralia fined $1.5 million after Yallourn power plant worker’s death

Graeme Edwards had worked at the power station for more than 30 years when he sustained fatal burns while connecting a high-voltage cable.

  • byKaren Sweeney
Former Vicinity boss Grant Kelley considers legal action

Former Vicinity boss Grant Kelley considers legal action

The former boss of shopping centre giant Vicinity Centres who abruptly left the company following sexual harassment allegations has met lawyers to consider legal action against the company.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
Premier calls urgent meeting with rail boss to avert Sydney network chaos

Premier calls urgent meeting with rail boss to avert Sydney network chaos

Premier Dominic Perrottet has met with the leader of the rail union in a final bid to avert industrial action expected to wreak havoc on the train network.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan andTom Rabe
Ironic timing as Canberra farewells a workplace warrior from a bygone era

Ironic timing as Canberra farewells a workplace warrior from a bygone era

In the same week a conservative industrial relations warrior passed away,a new generation of workplace reforms gave Australians a deeper insight into the heart - and true agenda - of their new government.

  • byMichelle Grattan