Articles for Casual Work

Turning the spotlight on the urban poor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turning the spotlight on the urban poor

The Hindu  

The India Employment Report 2024 by the Institute for Human Development and International Labour Organization poses questions on the trickle-down effect of benefits to the working class in the backdrop of a 5.4% average real economic growth, from 2015-16 to 2022-23. Hence, an analysis of income and employment trends of slum dwellers would reveal the prospects of economic mobility and …

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Federal government contemplating changes to industrial relations laws, including a 'right to disconnect'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal government contemplating changes to industrial relations laws, including a 'right to disconnect'

ABC  

If you've ever found yourself replying to a 10pm email, or fielding a phone call from the boss during a Saturday afternoon barbecue, and wondered "should I be getting paid for this? The federal government is contemplating a range of new changes to industrial relations laws, including a 'right to disconnect', aimed at protecting workers who feel like work is …

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Women are losing out to men in India’s jobless growth
1 year ago

Women are losing out to men in India’s jobless growth

Live Mint  

The share of women in regular salaried jobs in urban India dropped from 54% in the first quarter to 52.8% in the second quarter, according to quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey data, Business Standard reported. Since salaried workers receive regular wages, that type of work is preferred to casual work or self-employment, which also includes working as unpaid household help …

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Workers in Australia, including casual workers, soon to receive paid domestic violence leave
2 years, 4 months ago

Workers in Australia, including casual workers, soon to receive paid domestic violence leave

Daily Mail  

More than 11million Australians, including about 2.4million casual workers, will soon have access to 10 days of paid Domestic Violence leave. More than 11million Australian workers, including 2.4million casual workers, will have access to paid domestic violence leave from August, 2023 Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke confirmed the new laws will include leave for casual workers following concerns they would …

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Casual workers again the forgotten faces of Australia's latest COVID lockdowns
3 years, 5 months ago

Casual workers again the forgotten faces of Australia's latest COVID lockdowns

ABC  

As almost half of Australia battles through a lockdown, hundreds of thousands of casual workers without leave entitlements are facing an uncertain and anxious future. Key points: Hundreds of thousands of casual workers have been left without pay Federal government assistance for workers does not kick in until they've been locked down for a week Unions say all workers deserve …

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Job security is a problem according to most Australians, and casual work is a big reason why
3 years, 6 months ago

Job security is a problem according to most Australians, and casual work is a big reason why

ABC  

Jordi Gilmour has worked in hospitality for years, and she's learned her lesson. Key points: 88 per cent of Australians think job security is a problem for the country 27 per cent are concerned they might lose their job in the next 12 months Experts say workers are right to feel this way, given insecure forms of work are increasing …

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Government abandons bulk of industrial relations package in effort to save definition of casual work
3 years, 9 months ago

Government abandons bulk of industrial relations package in effort to save definition of casual work

ABC  

The federal government has been forced to abandon the bulk of a controversial industrial relations bill, failing to negotiate it through the Senate. Key points: Only one measure in the government's suite of reforms has passed successfully The government has been locked in negotiations with the Senate crossbench Senator Michaelia Cash says the government agreed to make changes to get …

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Australian Sports Commission reviewing staff entitlements after casual employees at AIS underpaid
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian Sports Commission reviewing staff entitlements after casual employees at AIS underpaid

ABC  

Kayla Powell was working as a pool lifeguard at the Australian Institute of Sport's Aquatic and Fitness Centre when she noticed a discrepancy with her pay. Key points: The Australian Sports Commission launched a review into payments of its casual staff in September A spokeswoman says the ASC will expedite any historical payments owed to any identified casual staff The …

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