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06.06.2021
FWC finds sexually explicit Facebook post warranted dismissal, despite the employer’s ‘rather unusual’ workplace culture
The workplace culture of an organisation should reflect the values that the business upholds and expects of its employees. It is becoming increasingly challenging for employers and employees to understand where a line is drawn between a relaxed and open ...
30.05.2021
Former Brisbane fast food operator penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a court-ordered penalty against the former operator of a fast food outlet in Brisbane. The Federal Circuit Court has imposed a $14,175 penalty against SMC Food Truck Pty Ltd, which formerly operated a business trading ...
30.05.2021
Payroll automation error behind NAB’s AU$55m wage repayment
A payroll review has found the bank miscalculated staff benefits and as a result has paid AU$55 million to the 3,200 current and former employees impacted. The National Australia Bank (NAB) has announced having to repay current and former staff for wages ...
30.05.2021
Are your remote workers slacking off?
Are there too many distractions when you’re working from home? While well-being challenges abound with the clear lack of separation between work and personal life, some professionals have found an additional difficulty: keeping their focus while on the ...
23.05.2021
Victorian businesses ‘disappointed’ with mental health levy
Australian Industry Group CEO Innes Willox says the Victorian Government’s $3 billion mental health levy is devastating for big businesses. More than 9,000 Victorian companies could be inflicted with a payroll surcharge as the Andrews government looks to ...
23.05.2021
Camp Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking
National childcare company Camp Australia Services Pty Ltd (Camp Australia) is back-paying employees more than $1.7 million after entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. The company, which provides outside school hours ...
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