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06.06.2021
Avoiding a fall-out from the super guarantee increase
A worrying amount of employers are planning to reduce take-home wages to offset the higher super guarantee, research finds. In an interview with ABC’s 7.30 for The Future of Retirement series earlier this year, Australia’s 24th Prime Minister Paul ...
06.06.2021
Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court for allegedly denying workers paid rest breaks
A third South Australian McDonald’s franchisee is facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court as the South Australian Branch of the SDA — the union for fast food workers — lodges a landmark case. The SDA is acting on behalf of 25 ...
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 ...