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Non-compete clauses come under the microscope

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... or enforcing a restraint," it said. "Australian research has found that, while uncertainty impacts both businesses and workers, it weighs more heavily on workers who lack the knowledge of court proceedings and decisions, and the financial, psychological ...

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... of Trade Unions (ACTU) praised the Bill for enshrining "fundamental principles" of superannuation, ensuring it benefits workers. However, some feedback questioned the Bill's impact, suggesting it wouldn't shield super from future policy changes. ...

BlackRock's Fink signals a tough road ahead for future retirees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... people his age (71) even though it might mean that Social Security will struggle to meet its full obligations when younger workers retire. "It's no wonder younger generations, Millennials and Gen Z, are so economically anxious. They believe my generation ...

Calls for fresh 5% hike to minimum wage

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2024
... hears from unions, employers, and governments before setting minimum and award wages for about 2.9 million, or one in four workers, which comes into effect on 1 July 2024. Last year the ACTU sought a 7% increase to the minimum wage, however the Fair ...

Economists react to latest RBA rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... Bullock also indicated that the RBA wasn't too concerned about the additional large wage rises announced for aged care workers last week. "But as was the case in the February meeting the RBA remains cautious, like some other central banks," Oliver ...

Sexism in the City: UK financial sector slammed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... It also said sexual harassment and bullying remains rampant, describing the lack of change as "shocking". About 45% of workers in the industry have encountered sexual harassment in the workplace. It also appears to be more prevalent than in other industries ...

Super on unpaid parental leave extended in Western Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... This comes after the Albanese government announced last week it would pay super on paid parental leave for government workers if it wins the next election in May next year. The initiative will standardise access to superannuation on unpaid parental leave ...

New campaign pushes for reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... perimenopause. The Queensland Council of Unions has kicked off a campaign calling for leave and flexibility entitlements for workers experiencing reproductive health issues that impact their ability to work. While policies related to reproductive health ...

Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
Close to half of Australian workers have three months or less savings to get them through a disability impacting their ability to work, and women are particularly at risk, according to new research by MLC Life Insurance. The research, conducted by Freshwater ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... he said. The fourth megatrend is around technological transformation. "Zapier did a recent study and found that 94% of workers say they perform repetitive, time-consuming tasks in their role, tasks that are ripe for AI," McCrindle said. "AI is not really ...