Business out of step on maternity leave

Article Abstract:

The proposal for a government-funded maternity leave scheme has many advantages for small businesses in Australia, costs less than some government departments return each year in unspent funds, and levels the playing field between big and small business. At a net cost to taxpayers of $213 million a year, the paid maternity leave proposal is a relatively modest measure because it is paid at the rate of the minimum weekly wage for 14 weeks.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Pregnancy Benefit Plans, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Wages, Minimum wage, Maternity benefits

---

Who gets the money

Article Abstract:

The coalition government made some promises to the small businesses in its election manifesto. Now that the government is in power again, the small businesses are queuing to cash their checks. However, the stringent rules for eligibility of sops are likely to deny many of them their pound of flesh.

Public affairs, Political activity, Political parties

---

Union role under threat

Article Abstract:

The federal government's proposed amendment denying small businesses the right to be represented by unions in negotiations with big businesses is seen is a big step backwards from what Prime Minister defined as "an enterprise culture". A discussion on the bill is presented.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Collective Bargaining, Interpretation and construction, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Economic policy

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Business daze. Back in the game. The big sell-off
• Abstracts: Business daze. In for the long haul. The power of one
• Abstracts: Knott's tax tangle. Here comes the cavalry. Careful with that axe, Sol
• Abstracts: A masterly multiplexit. The tortoise and the hare. Would u be Nickel king
• Abstracts: Qantas on a tight leash. Political lifeblood

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.