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17.10.2021
Optus finds wage underpayments spanning six years to March 2020
In March, Optus was found to have underpaid the superannuation entitlements of 3,600 present and past workers. At the time, the telco committed to undertaking a proactive review of all staff entitlements. A review of the telco’s retail staff has now ...
17.10.2021
Health insurer nib announces flexible workplace model
Australian health insurer nib Group (nib) is the latest company to embrace a flexible workplace model, a move they said reflected their employees’ requests. “Our policy is a direct reflection of what our people have asked for, providing the flexibility ...
10.10.2021
Sydney inner west man charged over $20m payroll fraud
A Sydney man has become the 14th person to face charges over an elaborate $20 million payroll tax fraud and money laundering scheme. A 54-year-old Earlwood man appeared before the Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday, charged with recklessly dealing ...
10.10.2021
Forming a hybrid workforce: How to go beyond the fundamentals
Remote working truly is here to stay – but are we really ready to wave goodbye to our offices forever? There’s no denying that remote working quite literally saved the day during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers had to act quickly and ...
10.10.2021
Woolworths to pay workers another $50 million to make up for underpayments
Around 20,000 current and former salaried employees at supermarket giant Woolworths will receive payments of $2500 plus superannuation before Christmas for historical underpayments. The $50 billion retailer confirmed on Friday morning the total payout is ...
10.10.2021
Envato embraces nine-day fortnights in the lead up to Christmas
Leaders must never take the people who work in their companies for granted and they should be exploring “any and all opportunities” to help team members prioritise their wellbeing, according to Envato chief executive Hichame Assi. Assi’s comments come as ...