The Fair Work Commission Minimum Wage Panel today awarded a 2.6% increase to the national minimum wage, bringing it to $622.20 per week, or $16.37 per hour. More

For many of us, smartphones and laptops have enabled an electronic untethering from physical and temporal limitations of workplaces, creating the opportunity for greater flexibility to fit paid work in and around other life activities such as family life, personal interests, community engagement and travel. More

Australians seem to have lost their mojo! For much of the last few years we were an unhappy lot, then just when confidence seemed to be returning earlier this year, it took a slump again. More

Myer has posted a slight rise in first-half profit in a challenging retail environment by focusing on high performing categories. More

Outmoded ideas by some 'dinosaur' employers are continuing to hurt Australian women, the ACTU says. More

An employee’s entitlement to a rest break, including lunch break, crib break and morning or afternoon tea break can generate issues for employers and employees.

Most questions relate to the frequency of such breaks and whether a break is paid or unpaid and, if so, at what rate of pay.  More

Employers seeking to use more flexible labour arrangements need to be aware that it is not enough to rely on the existence of an independent contractor agreement. The Courts are showing a willingness to look beyond the parties' intention and focus on the real nature of the relationship. More

If you're feeling the pinch when you go to the super market you're not alone. 2013 has seen an increase in the cost of living for everyone. From the cost of milk to a bag of apples... but who's paying more the UK or Australia...  More