Fair Work Commission Restricts CFMEU Right of Entry

In an important decision which suggests the tide is turning against the CFMEU’s ability to hold itself above the law, Fair Work Commission (FWC) Vice President Graeme Watson has imposed restrictions on all right of entry permits held by CFMEU ... Read more

UNION RALLY – 8 DECEMBER 2015

As members may be aware, a union rally was held this morning outside the Melbourne Magistrates Court in support of Victorian CFMEU Secretary John Setka and Assistant Secretary Sean Reardon. Mr Setka and Mr Reardon appeared in relation to ... Read more

Union camera usage a safety risk

The Federal Court recently handed down an important decision which dealt with OHS right of entry under the Fair Work Act. In the case of Kirby v JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 1070 the Court confirmed that when entering workplaces to ... Read more

Drug and alcohol testing and the construction unions’ policy

The Federal Government requirements for Principal Contractors to have a comprehensive policy for managing drug and alcohol issues as part of the Building Code 2013 commence from 16 October 2015. The new requirements are modeled on those that ... Read more

UPDATED WAGE BULLETINS NOW AVAILABLE

On 2 June 2015 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) awarded a 2.5% increase to all modern Award wages, with wage-related allowances increasing proportionately. In addition, a number of Award expense-related allowances will also increase. The increases ... Read more

FWC ORDERS A 2.5 PER CENT INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGES

On 2 June 2015 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) awarded a 2.5 per cent increase to all modern Award wages and lifted the national minimum wage to $656.90 or $17.29 per hour. The increase will take effect from the first full pay period commencing ... Read more

FWO CAMPAIGN FOCUS ON APPRENTICE PAY AND CONDITIONS

The Fair Work Ombudsman periodically undertakes campaigns to investigate compliance by employers with the terms and conditions of apprentices whom they employ. As the end of financial year approaches, members should be aware that the FWO ... Read more

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT THE FOREFRONT FOR 2015

With 2014 having provided a continued focus on unlawful misconduct of the CFMEU on Victorian building sites, it is imperative that organisations have current and clear industrial relations policies and procedures in place to deal more ... Read more

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