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06.08.2023
Woolworths charged over Long Service Leave
Woolworths has recently come under scrutiny for alleged malpractices related to employee benefits, specifically, long service leave. What’s the Matter at Hand? Long service leave (LSL) is a peculiarly Australian benefit, though its roots trace back to ...
06.08.2023
Protecting Worker Entitlements – Further changes introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
On 22 June 2023, the Federal Government passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 (Cth) (Amendment Act). The Amendment Act introduces a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) aimed at ...
06.08.2023
Essential Governance Items for an Effective Payroll Process
In an ever changing payroll environment, a robust payroll process isn’t just a necessity—it’s the backbone of trust between a company and its employees. Payroll errors can have serious implications, both in terms of finances and employee morale. As such, ...
30.07.2023
Timeline of key workplace changes
6 June 2023 From 6 June 2023, are changes to: flexible working arrangements extending unpaid parental leave agreement-making bargaining. These changes are part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation. 30 June 2023 From 30 June ...
23.07.2023
Apollo Health signs Enforceable Undertaking
Health care provider Apollo Health Limited has back-paid staff more than $4.86 million, including interest and superannuation, and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. The not-for-profit charitable organisation, owned by ...
16.07.2023
Webinar Topic: Balance & Boundaries in the Age of Overwork
On Wednesday of last week, Australian Payroll Association hosted another Members webinar as part of our ongoing series, “Creating Confidence in How People Are Paid.” This series aims to facilitate connections between our members and the latest ...
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