Workplace relations

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Information on various bills related to workplace relations in Australia is presented. The Sex Discrimination Amendment Act 2003 prevents discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, potential pregnancy and breastfeeding. The Industrial and Employee Relations Amendment Bill 2003 is designed to provide an incentive for small business to employ people. The Annual Leave Amendment Bill 2003 is aimed at removing the barrier preventing the accrual of annual leave by part-time employees.

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Dismissal for email policy breach

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The decision of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in a case on workplace relations and conduct is presented. The case relates to exchange of sexually explicit emails which were against the company's policies. The commission decided that the employment termination was appropriate in the situation.

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Common rule awards now apply in Victoria

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The details on the new amendments to workplace relations legislation in Australia are examined.

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