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11.02.2024
Optus Retail signs Enforceable Undertaking
Optus is set to reimburse over $7.8 million to rectify underpayments for its retail workforce across Australia, following an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman. This compensation will be disbursed by Optus Retailco, which oversees Optus stores ...
02.02.2024
Frequently asked payroll questions
Here’s a couple of FAQs that we have had a lot on our payroll helpdesk recently. Q: If an employee terminates and does not give notice, can I deduct the amount from the employees’ wages? A: It will depend on the employee’s award or agreement. Many Awards ...
02.02.2024
Final person sentenced over Operation Elbrus tax fraud
A Sutherland man has been jailed by the Supreme Court of NSW for his role in a $105 million tax fraud, becoming the final person to be sentenced under Operation Elbrus. The man was sentenced yesterday (Thursday, 1 February, 2024) to four and a half ...
28.01.2024
FWO urges compliance with Closing Loopholes law changes
Employers and employees should educate themselves on the new Closing Loopholes workplace laws and make sure they are compliant, the Fair Work Ombudsman said. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said there were important changes to the Fair Work Act that have ...
28.01.2024
Mitigating payroll fraud: Top three strategies for employers
Payroll fraud poses a significant threat to organisations of all sizes, causing financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. To protect their businesses, employers must take proactive measures to mitigate the risk of payroll fraud. In ...
21.01.2024
One in ten employers providing unlimited annual leave
A recent study has found that nearly a third of Australian employers are now providing unlimited annual leave, responding to a significant interest from their workforce. The research conducted by Robert Half involved 1,000 employees and 500 business ...
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