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16.07.2023
Commission finds swearing in the workplace constituted sexual harassment and warranted summary dismissal
With the new Respect@Work amendments now in place, employers should be mindful of a recent decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) where it upheld the dismissal of an employee on the basis that swearing at a colleague constituted sexual ...
16.07.2023
Fair Work says employers need to invest in auditing or face significant underpayments
As the number of large businesses, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, facing significant underpayment issues continues to rise, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker, in her final address, emphasised the need for employers to invest in assuring payroll ...
09.07.2023
Changes to the paid parental leave scheme
From 1 July 2023, partnered couples can claim up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave between them. Parents who are single at the time of their claim can access the full 20 weeks. The former Dad and Partner Pay entitlement has been removed. The additional 2 ...
09.07.2023
Lawyer in $105m Plutus Payroll scandal sentenced
The lawyer and accountant who rose through the ranks of the Plutus Payroll scam to take on a “pivotal role” has been sentenced. After being found guilty of his part in the scheme that robbed the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) of over $105 million, Dev ...
02.07.2023
Important Changes to the Fair Work Act: What Employers Need to Know
The Australian Government has recently introduced new legislation, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023, which brings about significant changes to the Fair Work Act. These changes aim to protect worker ...
02.07.2023
In the depths of Australia’s most significant tax fraud scheme
The unveiling of Australia’s largest tax fraud scheme in history has recently come to light, with the release of compelling evidence that had been kept confidential until now. This evidence, consisting of incriminating text messages, covertly recorded ...
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