One in five Australians’ pay – especially for casuals, part-timers, women and younger workers – would be affected by Labor’s move on penalty rates and overtime.
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A new study of heterosexual couples in Australia and Germany reveals the economic costs to women when their partners work long hours.
Employers who rip off young workers are more likely to be fined or face jail under new laws introduced in January. But a new study finds more needs to be done.
The employment conditions for domestic workers have improved since democracy in 1994. However, some practices from the apartheid era persist.
Biden is arguably the most pro-union occupant of the White House since the New Deal.
New simulation tools open the door for objective nurse workload management — a missing key to a healthy health-care system.
Overworking junior doctors has been normalised for decades. And we all suffer.
Receiving calls from the boss after hours stresses workers and can put pressure on relationships. But this is set to change with an amendment to the Fair Work Act.
A Federal Court ruling on Sally Rugg’s case against Monique Ryan should provide some much needed guidance on what “reasonable additional work hours” means.
We’ve tested the claim that overworkers have no choice, and found it wanting.
Celebrity chefs often preach about the ease of home cooking and meal planning. But for most mothers juggling a job, child care, housework and meal prep, this is virtually impossible.
A maximum work week of 38 hours makes scientific sense. Working longer hours is bad for mental and physical health.
Whether you’re spending the holiday shopping for bargains, barbecuing with friends or striking for better pay, here are a few Labor Day highlights from our labor experts.
Obama’s new overtime rules will be a big win for workers, but they could also give a boost to companies and the economy.
The new regulation will allow millions more U.S. workers to qualify for overtime pay. Our experts assess the impact.
The changes President Obama proposed are hardly radical and are in keeping with the original spirit of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The president’s proposal to more than double the overtime threshold was a good first step, but he shouldn’t stop there.
Nurses who moonlight admit they feel too tired to work and don’t provide the best quality of care on duty.
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