The union representing the Rockhampton nurse at the centre of a COVID-19 investigation has spoken out in her defence. The Nurses Professional Association of Queensland says the nurse is "absolutely distraught" by criticism over her trip to Blackwater. A 30-year…
A BP worker sacked for posting a Hitler parody video has won his unfair dismissal claim and his job back. BP appealed the Fair Work Commission decision in the Federal Court, however, the court rejected the appeal. BP worker wins…
The federal government has admitted JobKeeper won't save workers from the sack when the payments stop. The aim of the wage subsidy is to save jobs during the coronavirus crisis by helping employers keep staff 'on the books'. However, Treasurer…
A worker has lost her claim to keep her annual leave while on the JobKeeper wage subsidy. The woman works for Village Roadshow Theme Parks, who asked her to take annual leave during the coronavirus stand-down. However, she argued that…
An executive manager with WA police has lost his appeal against his demotion after a secret affair with a young staffer. Additionally, the man used the police computer to receive nude photos from the woman. The Industrial Relations Commission ruled…
There are calls for all Australians to be given 14-days paid pandemic leave so they can stay home if they're sick. The call comes after Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy told workers not to be "heroes" and go to work…
Sacked radio boss Jay Walkerden is suing Nova FM for $216,316, claiming the station breached his employment contract. He has filed a claim in the Brisbane District Court against top-rating Nova 106.9 Pty Ltd. Walkerden argues he is owed the…
The government is considering cutting the JobKeeper payment early because of fears it's creating "zombie" companies. Deloitte’s Chris Richardson tells news.com.au the wage subsidy is putting businesses on life-support that will disappear as soon as it's removed. As a result, workers…
Retail giant Cotton On is reviewing its decision to exclude 200 staff from the JobKeeper program. The decision comes as a result of public pressure from casual workers. A number have spoken to the media arguing the company has treated…
The head of NBC will exit the company months before his scheduled retirement as an inquiry into sexual harassment at the network continues. Andy Lack is accused of failing to respond appropriately to multiple harassment scandals to hit NBC. Head…
