BHP Appeals ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ Decision in High Court

BHP is appealing a Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling to the High Court, arguing that the decision to equalize pay for contractors and salaried employees at its Queensland coal mines could reduce productivity in the mining sector. The FWC’s ruling, influenced by the Albanese Government’s ‘same job, same pay’ policy, imposes an additional $66 million in wage costs annually for over 2,000 workers. BHP contends that its operational services should not be subject to these payment orders. Following a Federal Court rejection of its earlier appeal, BHP is seeking further review of the ruling.

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