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Obstruction of Fair Work Inspector by Japanese Restaurant 23/11/2021 2:57:35 PM

The ensuing penalties after underpaying two waitresses has amounted to $77, 220.80. read more

Casual Part-Time? No Such Thing 19/11/2021 11:10:35 AM

An employer should be clear about the exact terms on which they have engaged their employees. read more

Sick Leave - What's it Good For? 4/11/2021 9:36:22 AM

Outlined in the National Employment Standards, personal/carer's leave is something that employers and employees can be a little bit shaky on in regard to the specifics of it, but when exactly can it be used? read more

What is a "Genuine Redundancy" Situation? 29/10/2021 9:08:31 AM

When conducting a redundancy process, it is important to ensure that a genuine redundancy is called for, and the proper procedures are followed thereon in. read more

Former Thai Restaurant Caught Out 8/10/2021 5:27:39 PM

The no longer trading restaurant is alleged to have underpaid the minimum entitlements of 11 employees. read more

Dismissal Upheld for Employee Dismissed for Refusing Flu Vaccine 29/09/2021 4:27:02 PM

An inherently controversial decision in today’s landscape, while it doesn’t give employers carte blanche to proceed as they wish, it does provide a hint at how the Fair Work Commission may view COVID-19 vaccination mandates. read more

Burger Joint Failed to Pay Employees 21/09/2021 9:56:03 AM

Two employees were not paid at all, and four additional employees were underpaid according to the Fast Food Industry Award 2010. read more

Cocktail Bar Operators Rinsed Out by Fair Work 13/09/2021 10:14:20 AM

They failed to pay a former employee their minimum entitlements, and also failed in their record keeping obligations. read more

Hybrid Working and the New Normal 7/09/2021 9:26:50 AM

The pandemic has forced many businesses to switch to a WFH model, and it's important to take value from it going forward read more

Reducing Mental Health Stressors in the Workplace 1/09/2021 8:53:33 AM

Employer's have WHS Obligations to fulfil, and the mental health of their employees is more important than ever to look after. read more

Restaurant Partners Face Court for Underpayment 25/08/2021 4:23:41 PM

The total underpayments total amount to just over $250,000 read more

Salon Operator Penalised for Giving an Unfair Cut   16/08/2021 9:59:53 AM

They failed to pay the minimum entitlements to four workers. read more

High Court Overturns Controversial Casual Ruling 11/08/2021 3:45:42 PM

A contract is the sole determining factor when deciding casual employment status read more

Brisbane Furniture Removalist Fails to Pay the Minimum  2/08/2021 10:28:41 AM

They have failed to backpay the minimum entitlements to their former employees in the face of multiple Compliance Notices. read more

Foodora is in hot water 29/08/2018 4:42:51 PM

ATO pursuing failed food delivery company for unpaid taxes read more

Landmark ruling grants a casual worker annual leave entitlement 17/08/2018 2:20:33 PM

sparking warnings from unions and employer groups read more

Stop Press - Family and domestic violence leave 3/08/2018 11:07:50 AM

The Fair Work Commission has ruled for 5 days of unpaid leave read more

Good news for Lifeline 30/07/2018 4:54:09 PM

with a $34 million funding boost read more

Federal and State Labor targets HR issues to do with the gig economy 23/07/2018 4:15:07 PM

Sharpening Labor focus on gig economy workplace reforms read more

Wentworth Advantage releases preliminary results of member survey 22/07/2018 11:03:16 AM

Filling the gap in management education read more

An ever thinning line between performance management and bullying 11/07/2018 11:05:51 AM

Managers need more training and support read more

Rockpool restaurant group underpaying workers 9/07/2018 11:39:51 AM

using annualised salaries as a smoke screen read more

Casual labour increasingly misused 2/07/2018 8:44:00 AM

BHP and labour hire firms to face class action read more

Independent inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace to be launched 20/06/2018 12:24:03 PM

by the Australian Human Rights Commission headed by Kate Jenkins read more

The freelance workforce is on the rise 18/06/2018 3:18:41 PM

but not to be feared read more

Foodora accused of sham contracting 13/06/2018 4:16:51 PM

This is a test case for the gig economy read more

Annual wage review increase announced 4/06/2018 12:29:43 PM

An extra $24.30 to the country's lowest paid read more

Plans afoot to help older Australians 21/05/2018 10:00:41 AM

This is good news! read more

Good News: progress being made with Domestic Violence 7/05/2018 10:26:13 AM

How workplaces are helping to stem the tide read more

Single Touch Payroll - is your business ready? 9/04/2018 11:55:52 AM

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a new system set by the ATO for salary and wages reporting read more

Are You Exposing Yourself Legally? 26/03/2018 9:09:55 AM

Our CEO, Mark Werman, comments on employment law legislation read more

The 10 Ways That We Addressed Cyberbullying in our Workplace 12/03/2018 3:57:50 PM

There is a darker side to technological changes read more

Probation Periods; Getting it Right 28/02/2018 4:10:28 AM

Are you up to speed with probationary periods? read more

Rail Crisis Averted 14/02/2018 5:36:56 AM

How would a major disruption affect your business? read more

Casual Worker Can Bring An Unfair Dismissal Case 2/02/2018 12:48:39 AM

A worker's status does not bar them from bringing an unfair dismissal case read more

Back to the Grind - Beating the 'Back to Work' Blues 12/01/2018 3:25:25 AM

Going back to work after a holiday is hard. read more

The Office Christmas Party - Protecting your staff and business 18/12/2017 3:34:35 AM

Ensure you are compliant by following this guide read more

Harassment a risk for small businesses 6/12/2017 12:13:58 AM

The latest sexual harassment allegations are a wake-up call read more

How the 'yes' vote will impact workers and HR 15/11/2017 12:43:07 AM

Australia has voted resoundingly in favour of marriage equality read more

Nine steps for avoiding dismissal problems 23/10/2017 3:55:29 AM

Follow these guidelines to avoid unfair dismissal claims. read more

Employer asks interviewee for Facebook page, but many see it as an invasion of privacy 15/10/2017 3:58:29 AM

Is asking to see an interviewee's Facebook page an invasion of privacy? read more

Unions fail to overturn penalty rates decision 11/10/2017 3:35:50 AM

A full Federal Court has dismissed an application by SDA to overturn penalty rates decision. read more

New legislation tackles Fair Entitlements Guarantee 9/10/2017 3:39:48 AM

New legislation targets abuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee scheme. read more

Work for the dole or work for the devil? 21/09/2017 1:00:02 AM

Jobseekers are performing work for the dole in dangerous conditions... read more

SEEK jobs advertisements reach record volumes 21/09/2017 1:00:02 AM

Seek has recorded the highest number of job ads and highest advertisement growth since 2010. read more

War on wages: Australians are working harder and going backwards 21/09/2017 1:00:02 AM

When Sahar Khalili started work as a casual pharmacist eight years ago, she was paid $35 an hour. read more

Long service leave: push to end discrimination against parents 14/08/2017 4:55:13 AM

The Andrews Labor Government is making long service leave fairer for women, families and those transitioning to retirement. read more

Darling Harbour restaurant ordered to pay $15,000 for unfair dismissal 19/07/2017 5:12:22 AM

Darling Harbour restaurant has been ordered to pay $15,000 in compensation for the unfair dismissal of an employee read more

Casual staff win right to ask for permanent work 7/07/2017 5:12:22 AM

Casual workers have won the right to demand a permanent job after 12 months read more

Employers experiencing record losses in unfair dismissal system 15/05/2017 5:04:15 AM

Employers' success rate in the unfair dismissal system has hit historic lows, falling below 40% read more

Workplace culture a deal breaker for many employees 19/10/2016 11:38:30 PM

Employees rank workplace culture as a decisive factor when seeking a new job read more

Colliers could face huge payout in sexual harassment claim 10/06/2016 11:48:34 PM

Colliers and a former assistant have entered private mediation read more