In a landmark decision this week, the Supreme Court of Victoria has found the CFMEU guilty of criminal contempt and fined it $1.25 million for breaching court orders restraining it from hindering access to certain Grocon construction sites in Melbourne, including the Myer Emporium site.
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New anti-bullying laws: How will unions respond?
By Michael Tamvakologos & Chris Gardner on
Posted in HR/IR Strategy
The new workplace anti-bullying laws came into effect on 1 January 2014 and we recently posted our 7 top tips to successfully manage bullying complaints.
Amidst the many reports about how employers need to be prepared for the new laws, the message could equally apply to union behaviour in workplaces – and not just their own.
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