| harassment |
Violence, Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Incidence rates of physical violence, bullying and sexual harassment have increased, according to the European Working Conditions Survey and national surveys. |
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| casuals |
Paradoxes of Significance: Australian Casualisation and Labour Productivity
It is commonly assumed that casual employment is a more ‘efficient’ or ‘productive’ way of engaging labour. There is, however, growing evidence that these short run gains compromise training and safety standards. |
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| casuals |
What To Do About Casual Work: A Critical Review of ‘Securing Quality Employment: Policy Options for Casual and Part-time Workers in Australia
Casual work has become a major public policy issue as several state governments, state and federal industrial relations tribunals and, most recently, the ALP have taken up the issue. |
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| Decisions |
Psychometric Test Results Not Suitable for Redundancy Decision
Using the result of psychometric tests as the basis for making certain employees redundant has been criticised by a full bench of the AIRC. |
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| work and family |
Work and Family Policies as Industrial and Employment Entitlements
In the run-up to the federal election, the major parties have released policies to promote work and family, most notably in enhanced maternity allowance or baby payment. |
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Maximising Potential Through Work-Life Balance. Case Studies from the IT, Electronics &Communications Industries
Work-life balance and flexible working benefit men and women but the more widespread adoption by businesses of flexible working practices could particularly support women and encourage them to remain in the IT sector. |
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| union organising |
United Kingdom Trade Union Membership 2003.
The rate of union membership remained much the same as for 2002. For employees the density of union membership was 29.3%. |
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| union rights - international |
Europe-wide Standards Won for Rail Network
After almost three years of talks with employers, European transport unions have signed two historic agreements, securing crucial safeguards for drivers working on the liberalised rail network. |
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| union organising |
Air Cargo On a Fast Track
The rapidly developing air cargo sector is challenging aviation industry structures. At the same time it carries real potential as a new front for labour strength. |
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