There is some good news for workers as retail giant Myer rehires 2000 staff to help manage booming online sales. Internet sales rose by 800 percent during a Saturday-only sales event over Easter, with no signs of slowing down. READ…
Aussies impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis shouldn't withdraw their superannuation early, according to experts. The government is today making retirement funds available to those experiencing financial hardship during the pandemic. READ THE FULL STORY HERE To connect with…
Queensland councils have announced a new ‘battleplan’ to create 14,000 new jobs following the coronavirus crisis. The plan aims to create employment opportunities across the state and will cost $608 million. READ THE FULL STORY HERE To connect with us,…
A number of leading law firms want changes made to the Fair Work Act so they can cut employee costs. Thirteen firms have applied to the Fair Work Commission for significant changes to the Legal Services Award. They include the ability…
A doctor claims he was sacked for publicly calling Australia’s coronavirus quarantine policy “a disaster”. NSW Health fired Paul Finlay two days after media outlets published his comments criticising the government’s hotel quarantine policy. The emergency department doctor had been working…
Chinese-Australians say they are facing racial abuse and hostility because of coronavirus. Victims say the attacks are happening online and in person. READ THE FULL STORY HERE To connect with us, please follow us on
Dodgy bosses caught rorting the JobKeeper payment will feel the full weight of the law, according to Scott Morrison. The threat comes as reports emerge that some employers are planning to skim the payment from their workers. READ THE FULL…
Casual workers will miss out on the JobKeeper payment if they haven't worked for an employer for more than 12-months. Attorney-General Christian Porter ruled out the payments today, rejecting calls from the ACTU. One million casual workers will miss out…
