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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 ...
04.08.2024
Worker claims he was forced to resign due to payroll issues
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving an unfair dismissal claim by a software designer against a technology company. The worker alleged he was forced to resign due to non-payment of wages, while the employer argued the ...
26.07.2024
Payday Super: Payroll profession advocacy and representation with Australian Payroll Association
In May 2023, the federal government announced its intention to require employers to pay their employees’ super on pay day, replacing the current quarterly contribution requirements. This change is intended to come into effect from 1 July 2026. Following ...
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