Workplace news headlines

Australian software company Employment Hero has revealed 10 jobs that have a higher earning potential than CEOs.

Apprentices across Australia could be eligible for up to $10,000 in support payments as the federal government tries to address crucial shortages in the nation's skilled workforce.

Christopher Bell was today sentenced to seven years behind bars for fatally running over George Tereva, 34, at a Melbourne worksite in September 7, 2022.

The 61-year-old was helping retrieve balls from the roof of one of the buildings when he fell through a skylight, dropping more than three metres to the ground.

One of four alleged victims of a terrifying and random alleged assault outside an Adelaide hospital has spoken for the first time about the ordeal.

World Vision has back-paid more than $6 million to staff after the charity self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in 2019.

A man has been rushed to hospital in Ipswich with life-threatening injuries after a workplace accident.

It's possible to land a six-figure job in Australia without saddling yourself with years of HECS debt, if you know where to look.

While they compete on the world stage, day-to-day they're also working in normal job.

'While unemployment is rising, the labour market is still very tight.'

The average employee does nine hours of overtime a week. Over a year, that adds up to a huge sum in unpaid work.

Workers will soon be able to refuse contact from their workplace outside their designated hours when a new law comes into effect in the coming weeks.

After years of high inflation and interest rates, it's little surprise that the cost of living was the top reason causing people to seek new work.

New research has determined just how much the national workforce is being drained by workplace-related injury and illness.

Union leaders are campaigning for the federal government to introduce ten days paid reproductive leave for all workers.

The employers who rated highest had financial stability, career progression, attractive salaries and convenient workplace locations.

Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar is stepping down as joint chief executive.

Almost half of all Aussie workers can't stay away from their work emails while they're on holiday.

A construction worker struck down by cancer and COVID-19 is mounting a legal campaign after his insurance company refused to honour his lost wages. 

The man was trapped between a trolley car and a conveyor at a Sydney worksite in 2020.

The man was working on a production line when some rubber material became jammed.

The industrial action, which commenced early this morning, resulted in deserted stations across the city, leaving many commuters stranded and frustrated.

Unions and employers alike have hinted they support the proposal before the government.

Employment marketplace Seek has sifted through the data to find the workers most in demand.

The new data shows the pressure lies heaviest on two groups of Aussies in particular.

A nurse and midwife at South Australia's Lyell McEwin Hospital will work her last shift tomorrow after almost six decades on the job.

Qantas could be forced to pay a large sum in compensation after a court found it illegally outsourced workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of aged care workers will benefit from wage increases of up to almost 30 per cent following a decision from the Fair Work Commission.

Britain's biggest intelligence service has turned to a business networking site to recruit spies of the future.

The operators of a Victorian gold mine that collapsed, killing one man and leaving another fighting for life, have denied claims from the union they stripped back safety officers, as they undertake their own investigation into the tragic incident.

John Barnett, a former manager at the US plane manufacturer, raised quality issues about Boeing's factory.

You don't need a degree to get a well-paying job, as new research shows.

Aviation firefighters are today voting on industrial action that could impact tens of thousands of travellers over the busy long weekend.

The University of Melbourne has admitted one of its casual academics was not offered another contract after she made a claim for working additional hours.

New data from jobs advertiser Seek has revealed the industries in Australia that have had the largest pay increases in the past 12 months.

Union delegate slammed the workplace act as 'bullying and hazing' and called it 'embarrassing' for Bunnings.

Data published today shows the difference between what men and women are paid at 5000 companies.

One year after the conclusion of the world's biggest trial of a four-day work week, a large majority of companies that took part were still allowing their employees to work a shorter week.

Australians have had their first real wage increase since 2021 - and here's who benefited the most.

The wage price index (WPI) rose by 4.2 per cent in the 12 months to December, marginally ahead of the consumer price index at 4.1 per cent.

Gabriela Rodriguez had her employment terminated before Christmas because she ate a leftover sandwich worth about $3 that was due to be thrown out.

Following a successful trial of a nine-day fortnight in Australia, Santos is testing the same program for its workers in Port Moresby

An investigation by Victoria's child employment watchdog uncovered multiple incidents.

Optus is back-paying more than $7.8 million to underpaid employees around Australia and has signed an enforceable undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Matt Wright, whose friend and co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson died in the 2022 crash, has been charged with reckless conduct.

The legislation, backed by the government and the Greens, is set to go before the Senate today.

Snap joins a number of the biggest tech companies in the world who have announced major layoffs.

The husband and wife operators allegedly underpaid about 36 workers between $74 to $58,000 each.

The industrial action has cost the economy $84 million every week since it began last September.

South Australia's workplace regulator is looking into claims spicy seasoning from a popular chip is leaving workers at an Adelaide factory with breathing difficulties and skin irritation.