Court ruling: Employers can't require staff to work on public holidays.

The Federal Court has provided a great win for workers by ruling in favour of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union against mining giant BHP. This decision will guarantee that employees can't be forced to work on public holidays without being given the choice to refuse.



The court argued that employers can only demand of their workers what is lawful and reasonable, regardless of what is in the roster or contract. This means that rosters covering public holidays must be presented to employees for discussion before they can be required to work on them.



Mining and Energy Union President Tony Maher said that this decision restores the right for workers to spend time with family and friends on important occasions. He also noted that mining companies have been under increasing pressure to maintain non-stop production and have been eroding the right to enjoy public holidays.



This ruling has set a precedent for employers to be more respectful of their employee's rights and come up with ways to provide choice. BHP still has the option to appeal the decision within 28 days. READ MORE: Bank impersonation scams on the rise

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