Young people opting out of work and study - Newsreel

Young people disengaging from work and study

Around 20 percent of young people across the globe have disengaged from traditional work, training and education. The International Labour Organisation’s Global
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Workplace law changes Monday. What you need to know

Federal Government changes to workplace law come into effect on Monday. The Fair Work Commission said there were four major areas of change from August 26, brought about
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Call for crackdown on mandatory blood tests for workers - Newsreel

Call for crackdown on mandatory blood tests

A new report has called for the Federal Government to crack down on workers being required to consent to blood tests as part of applying for a job. The Australia
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Uber eats worker. | Newsreel

More rights for workers in ‘gig economy’

By Juan Diaz-Granados and Benedict Sheehy Monday, August 26, is when the government’s updated Fair Work legislation comes into force. The new laws will offer new
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Long COVID’s bill in the billions

Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Australian National
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New program seeks to retain women in construction _ Newsreel

New program to retain women in construction

A new program will link female building apprentices with experienced industry mentors to help retain more women in the construction sector. The move is aimed at
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Unemployment rate up to 4.2 percent

Australia’s unemployment rate rose slightly in July, despite a record high participation rate. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show the
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Wage rises seem to be coming off the boil _ Newsreel

Wage rises show signs of slowing

Wages rose by more than four percent over the past 12 months but recent figures suggest the rises are coming off the boil The seasonally-adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI),
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University warning on casual employees

The Higher Education sector has warned of a loss of both jobs and course options, because of new Federal Government industrial relations laws. Australian Higher
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Employees with disability battle workplace exclusion

Many people with a disability are avoiding sharing information with employers as they face growing levels of exclusion in the workplace, according to a new report. The
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