Woolworths plans to hire 20,000 workers to help run its supermarkets during the coronavirus outbreak. The jobs are welcome news in a week when hundreds of thousands of Australians have found themselves in Centrelink queues. Woolworths plans to hire workers…
Casual workers are eligible to claim the government's Coronavirus Supplement, so long as they earn less than $1,075 a fortnight. The supplement is aimed at supporting casuals who have had their hours slashed. Casual workers can claim the full $550…
Workers have many questions about their coronavirus workplace rights, so we have compiled a list of the most commonly asked. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, or been treated unfairly, please get in contact with our employment law experts…
There are calls for food delivery platforms to slash their commissions of up to 30 percent, as Australia's dine-in restaurants face total wipe out. Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Menulog and DoorDash are experiencing a boom in the $1 billion food delivery…
Qantas will back-pay more than $7 million in wages to head office, corporate and administrative staff. Additionally, the airline will pay each affected worker $1,000 compensation who were underpaid for eight years. Qantas back-pays staff as part of Enforceable Undertaking…
Woolworths has announced it will support staff affected by coronavirus. The supermarket giant says it will pay casual staff required to self-isolate due to the outbreak. They will receive compensation for their rostered shifts during the isolation period. Woolworths announces…
Casual workers are at risk of losing money if they are forced to take time off because of coronavirus. Employment experts say casuals risk their income if they become sick or forced to self-isolate. Casual workers not entitled to sick…
Whistleblower nurse Margaret Gilbert has won her landmark human rights fight against Queensland Health. Metro North Health and Hospital Service withdrew its "show cause" notice shortly before a hearing in the Industrial Relations Commission. Whistleblower nurse threatened with sack after…
Coles admits to underpaying managers in its supermarkets and liquor stores by $20 million over the past six years. The announcement was made today by chief executive Steve Cain, who confirmed 5 percent of its managers are affected. Coles admits…
A worker coerced into dancing with a Kylie Minogue impersonator at a work event is suing his former employer. The man says the incident caused "nervous shock and psychological injury" and is therefore claiming $800,000 compensation. Worker coerced into dancing…
