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18.08.2024
Wedding dress designer faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Sydney company that designs and retails wedding dresses. Facing court is 10 Foster Street Pty Ltd, which operates the ‘George Elsissa’ design studio and bridal store at ...
18.08.2024
Payroll job of the week
We’re thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity with one of our long standing clients in Newcastle, NSW. They’re looking for a Payroll Officer with at least two years of experience to join their team in a permanent role. Enjoy the benefits of a ...
18.08.2024
The GRIA: Navigating the complexities of Australia’s retail sector
The Fair Work Commission recently shared “The Retail Award covers a higher proportion (11 per cent) of award reliant workers than any other award.” This Award, formally known as the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA), is not only extensive in its ...
09.08.2024
Record penalties of $15.3 million for exploitation of migrant workers at sushi outlets
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured record penalties of $15.3 million against the former operators of the Sushi Bay outlets in NSW, Darwin and Canberra for deliberately exploiting vulnerable migrant workers, including underpaying staff more than ...
09.08.2024
The difficulties in balancing privacy and WHS obligations when handling employee personal information
A recent decision of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has illustrated how difficult it can be for employers to balance their obligations under various workplace laws when managing ill and injured employees. In these ...
04.08.2024
Major underpayment discovered in Australian private healthcare sector
A significant underpayment issue has come to light within one of Australia’s largest private hospital operators, leading to an estimated $21.7 million in unpaid wages for staff. This includes hundreds of disability service workers and possibly several ...
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