Tag: Work
Union confident of abattoir breakthrough
Up to 450 jobs at the Tatiara Meat Company in Bordertown could become more secure with hopes of an enterprise bargaining agreement between the abattoir and the meat-worker's union.[MORE]
Company fined over outback rigger's death
A company has been fined $140,000 and must compensate the family of a rig worker who died in the outback.[MORE]
Women on top reach 10pc landmark
The Australian Institute of Directors says the number of women in power at the country's top companies has reached a "landmark" level.[MORE]
'Bully' fined $21k for underpaying workers
An Albury cafe owner described as a "bad-tempered bully" has been fined nearly $22,000 for underpaying three workers.[MORE]
Hearing told of threats to send Indian chef home
An Indian chef on a working visa in Hobart has told the state's Industrial Commission his boss threatened to send him back to India when he asked about annual leave.[MORE]
Professional artists rate rural living
An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.[MORE]
Company and boss fined over fatal factory blast
A munitions factory and its boss have been given close to the maximum penalty over a fatal explosion in SA.[MORE]
Lawyers call for RTA to resolve bullying case
A mid north coast Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) staff member has been waiting for 17 months for an outcome on a bullying case against her. [MORE]
Port corporation denies having bully culture
The Newcastle Port Corporation has denied there is a culture of bullying at the organisation after concern was raised in an independent workplace review.[MORE]
Sacked chef fights dismissal
The owners of a Hobart restaurant are fighting claims they underpaid and unfairly sacked an Indian chef on a working visa.[MORE]
Rail company to triple apprentices as industry grows
The Australasian Rail Association says a major QR National recruitment drive will go a long way to addressing a forecasted skills shortage in the industry.[MORE]
Businesses confident after desalination plant worker influx
A survey of businesses in the Bass Coast Shire has found an influx of desalination plant workers has boosted business confidence in the area.[MORE]
New gas plant owners say 'exciting times' ahead
The new owners of a coal seam gas plant at Moura, south-west of Gladstone in central Queensland, say they hope to double production within the next year. [MORE]
Union says desal completion deadline unrealistic
A union says unrealistic demands are being imposed by the SA Government for the completion of Adelaide's desalination plant.[MORE]
Council considers public transport for Paget
The Mackay Regional Council says it is looking at introducing a bus service for workers in Paget.[MORE]
Sawmill key to Scottsdale future: timber industry
Tasmania's timber industry has thrown its support behind the future of a Scottsdale-based sawmill.[MORE]
More children in care
The number of Tasmanian children in foster care has increased by 50 per cent over the past five years.[MORE]
Hobart firm loses police jumpers contract
A small Hobart knitwear company, which employs 15 disabled workers, has copped a major blow, losing the contract for Tasmania Police jumpers.[MORE]
Immigration cracks down on illegal workers
The Department of Immigration says it is serious about catching contractors and employers using illegal labour.[MORE]
Jobs Queensland hails success of jobs program
A total of 24 unemployed people have graduated from a jobs program in the Rockhampton region.[MORE]
Saudi supermarket breaks taboo with women cashiers
Saudi Arabia's leading supermarket chain has broken the country's strict taboo on women working in public with a pilot program for women cashiers, a company official says.[MORE]
Business embracing older workers
Research has found that employers are increasingly positive about hiring and retaining older workers.[MORE]
Training boost urged amid tipped mine worker shortage
A mining executive warns the industry faces a shortage in employees over the next 10 years as thousands of older workers retire.[MORE]
Companies turn to older workers: Study
New research has found employers are taking a more positive attitude to hiring and retaining older workers.[MORE]
Cheese factories review worries farmers
There is a cloud over four Tasmanian cheese factories, after National Foods announced a major national review of its cheese manufacturing arm.[MORE]
