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12.04.2024
Australian service station forced to back pay $2.3 million in entitlements after payroll blunder
An Australian service station company has been ordered to compensate its staff with $2.3 million in owed entitlements after an investigation revealed more than 1,000 employees were owed annual leave. A leading Australian service station company has been ...
12.04.2024
Superannuation rules updated in awards
Awards have been updated to reflect superannuation as an entitlement under the National Employment Standards (NES). The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has updated the rules about superannuation in 147 awards. The Commission is the national ...
07.04.2024
Maximising you payroll career
To pave a prosperous career in payroll, professionals should embark on a journey of continuous learning and development. The ever evolving nature of payroll demands not just an in depth understanding of current practices but also a forward thinking ...
07.04.2024
IAG back-pays workers $37 million
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) says Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has back-paid more than 19,000 workers $21 million owed under federal workplace laws. A further $16 million was back-paid for long service leave entitlements. An FWO media release said ...
28.03.2024
End of daylight savings
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday 7 April 2024. Clocks go back one hour at 3am to 2am in: Australian Capital Territory New South Wales South Australia Tasmania Victoria. Daylight saving doesn’t apply in all states and territories. There is no ...
28.03.2024
Part two of the Closing Loopholes amendments – An action plan for employers
On 26 February 2024, the second tranche of Closing Loopholes amendments was legislated by the Federal Government under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 (Cth) (Closing Loopholes No.2 Act). The first tranche of Closing ...