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Own ABN, no leave, no super – not an employee
The applicant was found not to be an employee but, instead, a contractor–principal relationship existed, and was hence not protected from unfair dismissal under s382
Bank workers gets $270,000 for chair collapse
A Westpac bank employee who seriously injured her back when a chair collapsed under her at work has been awarded more than $270,000 in damages.
Jobs market looks a bit doom and gloom
It has been 12 months of despair for some workers but a year of opportunity for others. Source:Â The Sydney Morning Herald
Union push for uniform unfair dismissal laws
Unions are pushing to make it easier for workers to claim unfair dismissal and for a more activist role for the workplace tribunal in settling
Qantas cuts: Fear for 100 Brisbane staff
Brisbane Qantas workers face a nervous few days as rumours swirl among union officials jobs are going to be axed. Source:Â Brisbane Times