Pressure mounts on super in modern awardsBY JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014 12:05PMMLC and BT have called on the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to delay its four yearly review of the default fund terms of modern awards until after the government has completed its own review into the issue. Related News |
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FSC's first recommendation is a good one, 'cause I think the employers know best which MySuper product is best for their workplaces. The government, however, should review whatever an employer's chosen MySuper product is so they can be assured that it's fair for both the employer and the employees.