Big retailers lead the way on maternity leave
Department store Myer and discount supermarket ALDI have both announced that they will offer staff paid maternity leave for the first time.ALDI will offer 14 weeks at half pay, while...
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Gillard flags national IR planThe federal government is acting on a pre-election pledge to implement a national industrial relations platform for employees of private companies. Federal Workplace Relations Minister Julia...
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Garrett on ‘Book Show' Following new federal Minister for the Arts Senator George Brandis' interview on ABC Radio National's ‘Book Show', federal shadow Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett has...
ABA works to resolve wages worries
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has overcome a hurdle in its quest to provide booksellers with advice on new pay rates and conditions under the Government's WorkChoices legislation. The ABA...
Minimum wage increase could hit booksellers
The Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) has announced an increase of $27.36 per week for minimum wage rates up to $700 and $22.04 per week for minimum wage rates $700...