Employees on an even time roster could lose 20 per cent of their earnings in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Those considering benefits and drawbacks of working seven days on, seven days off...
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A drowsy crew member will work at his own pace after making too many errors. One employer recently agreed to let a restless worker choose his own start and finish times with a flexible roster at an...
A multinational mining company is so short on staff its remaining workforce is experiencing severe tiredness. Rio Tinto blamed the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for causing staff shortages that are...
Remote mine personnel have complained about employers increasing the number of days they are scheduled to work due to state border restrictions. Thousands of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers are unable...
A Central Queensland mine operator has been awarded $1.2 million in compensation after suffering major brain injuries caused by working long hours and driving for extended periods. Dump truck...
A Central Queensland mine worker is suing three companies for $2.5 million after receiving brain damage in a car crash. Norwich Park machine operator Harold Kerle was driving home to Monto from a...
