Everybody Out

Highlighted in this months Everybody out includes: high-profile work changes. the change of Government and what it means for our industry from an employment perspective. two more decisions from the FWC which support employers who take action against employees remaining unvaccinated. Read the full articleDownload

This edition has full details of the increases in rates of pay from 1 July 2022. The Edition also highlights the BIC National Summit held at the end of June and summarises the outcomes from the IR Seminar held at the Summit. The issue of recruitment and retention is being addressed by BIC and more details will follow. Read the full articleDownload

It was a momentus month and this Edition of Everybody Out is devoted to the federal election and the impacts for bus businesses and members from the change of Government. The Edition also highlights an important part of the bus and coach industry year with the BIC National Industry Summit set for 28 and 29 June 2022. This Summit, with a significant IR component, will be an important opportunity to get your head around what the change of Government will mean. Read the full article Download

In this month’s edition we visit the upcoming Federal Election and look at what each major party is proposing. We also look at a perplexing issue in our industry, which is “recruitment and retention’ of staff. BIC, through its industrial arm, APTIA, will undertake a comprehensive review of the issue and try to solve some of the reasons for the problem. Most of the reasons that you are struggling with recruitment and retention is because of working conditions for bus drivers. We need a concerted effort to convince Governments about this problem.  But we also need to properly identify what they are. Read

In the March edition of Everybody out, we discuss: The Budget – what does it mean for employers in our industry? Paid Leave for casuals Minimum wage increases by 6% across the ditch Trends in Federal Enterprise bargaining Reinstated after sexual harassment complaint FWC suspends protected action Read the full articleDownload

In this edition of Everybody Out: All you need to know about vaccinations in each State and Territory, including advices from Professor Andrew Stewart on the topic. A terrific article from Nikki Britt from ‘Navigate Health’ title ‘Reimagining the Workforce’. A summary of the annual reports from both the OFWO and FWC. Updates on the review of family and domestic violence leave. Read the full ArticleDownload

In this Everybody Out September 2021 edition: vaccinations and provides updates of current happenings in that sphere dates have now been set for the APTIA and BIC Annual General Meetings with two IR seminar’s on offer each time. Read the full Edition Download

In this August 2021 Everybody Out edition: A report on my upcoming meeting at the ILO in Geneva All you need to know from the High Court decision in Rossato An update on vaccination law i.e. to vax or not to vax? Most importantly the winners and losers from our ‘working from home’ competition. Read the full Edition Download

In this July 2021 edition of Everybody Out: All you need to know about your rights as an employer during a lockdown. Regulations which make sexual harassment a basis for serious misconduct. The decision of the Fair Work Commission to vary all modern awards, following recent legislation, which defined casual employment and introduced a new NES of casual conversion. The large payout against an employer for breaches of sexual harassment laws. Read the full Edition Download

In this June 2021 edition Everybody Out: Annual Wage review Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment Bill 2021 Review of PVTA Vaccination News Gaol for industrial manslaughter Psychosocial hazards Read the full Edition Download