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14.02.2021
Less is more: Fair Work Commission critical of investigation process despite the employer’s valid reason for dismissal
Employers often see the disciplinary process as an opportunity to raise every single indiscretion by an employee – even though the issues occurred in the past or are minor in nature when compared to other misconduct. However, this approach can weaken the ...
14.02.2021
AFP seizes $15.8m from Plutus Payroll founder
The Australian Federal Police has successfully confiscated $15.8 million in assets from one of the principal conspirators of the Plutus Payroll tax fraud syndicate. The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce has seized six properties, three ...
07.02.2021
Uber Eats announces new business model and contracts for riders
It marks a significant shift in the fight over employee vs independent contractor status Uber Eats has overhauled its business model and changed its contracts with delivery drivers amid growing pressure over the status of workers. The change will make it ...
07.02.2021
Fine following workplace fatality quadrupled following Government intervention
Work health and safety legislation in Australia places significant duties and obligations on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to ensure the health and safety of workers. These duties and obligations, and the penalties for ...
07.02.2021
Annualised salary changes to Modern Awards – are you ready?
Big changes to annualised wage agreements are looming with employers facing harsh penalties if they fail to comply. From March 1, the new rules will apply to employers who have workers on annualised wage agreements under 18 different awards. The changes ...
07.02.2021
Industry pressure forces ATO’s hand on STP deadline
The Tax Office has agreed to push back the start date for the second phase of Single Touch Payroll after intense pressure from all corners of the profession. A legislative instrument issued by the ATO on Wednesday has confirmed that mandatory STP phase 2 ...
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