Zero Hour Contracts
Guaranteed fast-food hours 'heaps better for planning'
A mother of two who has worked in the fast-food industry for 14 years says a new agreement giving them fully guaranteed hours is a huge victory.
McDonalds and Burger King urged to give workers fixed hours
Workers at Restaurant Brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut, are celebrating guaranteed hours, while McDonalds and Burger King are being told they should give workers fixed hours too. Audio
McDonalds, Burger King 'cheating' workers - union
Unite Union is taking Burger King and McDonald's to court, saying they are cheating their staff of their rights to guaranteed hours and shifts.
Casual workers face a year of uncertainty
Zero hour contracts have been scrapped under new employment laws in force from today, though tens of thousands of workers will still be 'on call' without guaranteed hours. Audio
Govt accused of breaking promise on zero hour contracts
The government has given in to business interests and broken its promise to workers to outlaw zero-hour contracts, the Public Service Association says.
Zero hour bill could cost labourers jobs - union
The trade union representing farm workers fears the Government's zero hour contracts legislation could cost thousands of labourers their jobs. Audio
Unions unhappy with employment law changes
The Council of Trade Unions is accusing the Government of further entrenching the problems of zero hour contracts with its changes to employment laws. Audio
Unions hit out at changes to zero hours contracts
Unions are criticising the government's proposed changes to zero hour contracts, saying they codify what should have been banned in the first place. Audio
Council of Trade Unions is calling zero hour contracts a sham
The Council of Trade Unions is calling the government's proposed changes to zero hour contracts a sham. Audio