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28.11.2024
Commission finds role with additional 88km travel time was not suitable alternative employment
An employer may apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to have an employee’s redundancy pay reduced to a specified amount (which may be nil) in circumstances where it has obtained “other acceptable employment” for the employee. An assessment of whether ...
22.11.2024
Allegations of mismanagement highlight the importance of payroll compliance
A recent legal dispute has brought to light significant payroll issues within a well-known Australian organisation, underscoring the critical need for robust payroll management and compliance. The case, which involves a senior HR professional, raises ...
22.11.2024
ATO primes funds, businesses for payday super rollout
The ATO has told superannuation funds and businesses to gear up for the rollout of payday super, warning “everything will need to work faster” to comply with its tighter processing timeframes. The switch to payday super gives employers a seven-day window ...
22.11.2024
ATO to crack down on businesses over failed SG payments
The ATO has announced it will not hesitate to act against businesses that have not paid correct super entitlements on time as they are not “optional”. Recent data revealed ATO actions led to the collection of $932 million of previously unpaid ...
21.11.2024
FWC finds Philippine-based worker entitled to claim unfair dismissal
When engaging overseas workers to perform work for an Australian entity, employers need to be mindful of the risks that such workers may be considered employees to whom the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act) might apply. In a recent decision of the ...
17.11.2024
Avoiding the pitfalls: Common payroll mistakes in Australia
Managing payroll in Australia is no small feat. With its complex web of federal and state regulations, intricate award systems, and ever-changing compliance requirements, payroll professionals face a unique set of challenges. Mistakes can be costly—not ...
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