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10.09.2023
Drafting commences for a harmonised labour hire regulation scheme
In August 2023, Australia’s Industrial Relations Ministers agreed to produce a model for a harmonised labour hire regulation scheme by the end of October 2023 (the Model Harmonised LH Scheme). The Model Harmonised LH Scheme comes after the Department of ...
03.09.2023
Payroll 101: Modern Awards and Penalty Rates
In Australia, the Fair Work system’s backbone is constituted of Modern Awards. These legal documents outline the minimum terms and conditions for a particular industry or occupation. Over the years, Modern Awards have continuously evolved, affecting ...
03.09.2023
New wage theft laws proposed by the Australian Government
The Australian government has recently proposed significant changes to employment laws, targeting wage theft. Wage theft has been a long-standing concern for many Australian workers, affecting employees across various industries. In response to this ...
03.09.2023
Business owner jailed for workers compensation fraud
A business owner who put in years worth of fraudulent workers compensation claims while running a successful childcare operation will have to pay back a large sum when he’s out of prison. Samer Ahmed suffered a workplace injury that left him with a major ...
27.08.2023
Harnessing the power of AI in modern and future payroll practices
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries around the world, and the realm of payroll is no exception. As payroll processes become increasingly intricate with evolving work structures and regulations, the integration of AI can offer ...
27.08.2023
Dispute about “ordinary time earnings” settled by Full Federal Court
In a timely reminder about the importance of carefully drafting enterprise agreements, the Federal Court of Australia – Full Court (the Full Court) has recently determined a dispute about the definition of “ordinary time earnings” in a particular ...
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