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Ramesh Shrestha says male early educators are facing discrimination and having shifts cancelled due to the allegations that Joshua Brown sexually abused children in his care.

‘They’ve sent a male’: Childcare centres shadow-ban men

Male early learning educators say they are being stood down, dismissed from casual pools or having their work placements cancelled.

  • Nicole Precel

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Billionaire Justin Hemmes.

Liberal leaders distance themselves from Hemmes as Merivale faces investigation

NSW Liberal leader said he would back “any worker who speaks up” in relation to the Merivale allegations, months after the billionaire hosted a party fundraiser.

  • Eryk Bagshaw, Jessica McSweeney and Bianca Hrovat
Rodrigo Zavaleta worked across four Merivale venues for five years

Mexican chefs were sold the Australian dream by Merivale. It was all ‘smoke screens and make-believe’

Fair Work is investigating one of Australia’s largest hospitality companies over fresh claims of underpayment and exploitation.

  • Bianca Hrovat, Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy

Three million workers are getting a pay rise. Here’s how it could affect you

About 180,000 people will see their hourly rate increase from $24.10 to $24.95 from July 1, but millions more workers on higher pay will also benefit.

  • Olivia Ireland
Former CFMEU boss John Setka.

No-show Setka too sick to deal with lawyers over push to oust AFL umpiring boss

The former CFMEU hardman has missed a second date in the Federal Court, where he is accused of breaching workplace laws by trying to pressure the AFL into dumping Steve McBurney.

  • Grant McArthur
John Setka on Channel Seven’s Spotlight program.

Former CFMEU boss Setka taken to court over alleged push to oust AFL umpiring chief

The disgraced union boss had allegedly tried to seek the dismissal of Steve McBurney due to his previous job at the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

  • Sarah Danckert
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Darren Greenfield.

Ousted CFMEU boss should face charges over $3m legal fee transfer

A damning anti-corruption report recommends former NSW secretary Darren Greenfield be pursued over an “astonishing” payment.

  • Alexander Darling
Industrial action by rail workers last week caused thousands of train services to be delayed or cancelled over two days.

Reprieve for Sydney commuters as rail unions withdraw industrial action

The move came hours before Fair Work began hearing the Minns government’s case for protected industrial action to be terminated or suspended.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The idea of sending bosses who underpay workers might appeal, but will it fix the problem?

Sending bad bosses to jail won’t stop wage theft. Seize their homes

The theatre of “lock up the executives” plays well to workers, but to get the attention of lawbreakers, we should publicly shame them.

  • Paul O'Halloran
Blue Sky Kidlands store in Parramatta.

Kids store fined $5 million for exploiting workers

Blue Sky Kids Land promised “exceptional care” to its tiny customers and their parents. But the clothing retailer also systematically exploited its workers.

  • Eryk Bagshaw

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