Fair Work Commission case accusing BHP of underpaying labour hire workers begins in Brisbane
2 months, 1 week ago

Fair Work Commission case accusing BHP of underpaying labour hire workers begins in Brisbane

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Fair Work Commission hearings as part of a landmark case against an Australian mining giant have begun in Brisbane, in what will be a key test of the Albanese government's Same Job, Same Pay laws. The application by the Mining and Energy Union seeks to boost the pay of 1,600 BHP labour hire workers across three Queensland mines. The outcome is set to determine whether labour hire mineworkers, including those employed by BHP's in-house labour hire subsidiary Operations Services, are eligible for Same Job, Same Pay. BHP case 'untenable', union lawyer says In his opening statement, the MEU's barrister, Philip Boncardo said BHP had exploited the labour hire loophole.

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Workers in WA's north criticise BHP for delays in compensating underpaid employees
1 year, 4 months ago

Workers in WA's north criticise BHP for delays in compensating underpaid employees

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Mine workers in Western Australia's north-west have demanded BHP provide a time frame for repaying workers, six months after the mining giant admitted to underpaying staff. Key points: Workers in WA's north have criticised BHP over a lack of clear communication regarding underpayment BHP admitted to underpaying nearly 30,000 workers and incorrectly deducting leave in May The union warned it …

Investigation into BHP's underpayment of 30,000 workers launched by Fair Work Ombudsman
1 year, 9 months ago

Investigation into BHP's underpayment of 30,000 workers launched by Fair Work Ombudsman

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Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman says her office is investigating whether BHP's "disappointing" underpayment of 30,000 employees was due to neglect. Key points: Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating mining giant BHP BHP estimates it will cost around $400 million to pay back employees The company could be fined if it is found to have breached workplace laws BHP apologised last …

Business groups mount campaign against 'same job, same pay' workplace reforms
1 year, 9 months ago

Business groups mount campaign against 'same job, same pay' workplace reforms

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The federal government's plan to close a labour hire "loophole" is facing a targeted campaign by some of Australia's largest employers and small business groups, who say it unfairly punishes people who work harder or have more experience. Key points: Business groups are lobbying against the government's plan to require labour hire workers be paid at the same rate as …

Workers at BHP's Hunter Valley coal mine stood down due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 4 months ago

Workers at BHP's Hunter Valley coal mine stood down due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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About 50 workers have been stood down without pay at BHP's Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as the mining giant implements a vaccines mandate. Key points: BHP says a vaccine mandate is needed to provide a safe workplace The mining union is challenging the mandate in the Fair Work Commission The commission will …

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