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Axe paves way for vax maker's global pay model

The FWC has agreed to terminate a transnational CSL subsidiary's agreement, clearing the way for it to move senior employees onto a "global remuneration model", after accepting that it "meaningfully" consulted its workforce about the implications.



Lawyers superfluous in vax case: FWC

A large employer had no need to pay for external lawyers when it could have relied on its HR team to argue against a former employee's "straightforward" vaccination case, the FWC has found.

Court reinstates accused, suspended teacher

Tasmania's Supreme Court has upheld the State Industrial Commission's decision to reinstate a teacher accused of child s-x offences, so that he is suspended on full pay.

Worker still employed despite overshooting vax deadline: FWC

The FWC has declined to hear the unfair sacking case of a vaccinated worker who passed up "at least" eight chances to confirm her inoculation status before her employer dismissed then reinstated her within 48 hours.

COVID-19 isolation period cut from 7 days to 5

Isolation periods for COVID-19 are set to drop from seven days to five, while the pandemic leave disaster payment will be adjusted to reflect the change, after a National Cabinet meeting today.

"Passed over" due to parental leave, responsibilities: Manager

An Employsure manager is suing the IR advisory service for deciding against appointing her to a more senior role that she sought while on parental leave, accusing it of discriminating against her because of her pregnancy and impending family responsibilities.

Make menopause a protected attribute: UK inquiry

A leading gender and IR expert says Australian policymakers should "pay attention" to a UK parliamentary inquiry's recommendation that the Johnson Government make menopause a protected characteristic under anti-discrimination laws and that employers implement more menopause-friendly policies.

Fast food giant slow to provide breaks: Class "mega" action

McDonald's told workers they could exchange rest breaks for a soft drink or going to the toilet, according to allegations set out in a new SDA "mega" case against the fast food giant that seeks $250 million in compensation from it and more than 300 franchisees.