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06.03.2025
La Trobe University signs Enforceable Undertaking
La Trobe University will complete more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 6,700 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. Under the EU, the ...
28.02.2025
Can we just talk? Minimising conflict in the workplace
The Fair Work Commission (the FWC), in a recent decision declining to make stop-bullying orders, has provided some guidance on de-escalating conflict in the workplace which may seem quite obvious on its face, but is worth a reminder to employers and ...
28.02.2025
Payroll data breaches: why protecting employee information is non-negotiable
Slater & Gordon is facing fresh controversy after a serious payroll data breach exposed the salaries and personal details of every employee at the firm. In what has been described as a significant internal failure, a file containing confidential ...
23.02.2025
Superannuation compliance
Superannuation compliance remains one of the most significant payroll obligations for Australian employers. Yet, despite its importance, superannuation underpayments continue to be a common issue—often resulting in penalties, back payments, and ...
23.02.2025
The real cost of payroll errors: why prevention is cheaper than correction
Payroll errors are often seen as minor administrative issues—until they escalate into costly, time-consuming problems. A single mistake in payroll can result in financial penalties, reputational damage, and even legal consequences. Yet, many ...
23.02.2025
AustralianSuper fined $27 million after ASIC investigation into failing to merge multiple superannuation accounts
AustralianSuper, the trustee of Australia’s largest superannuation fund, will pay a $27 million penalty after the Federal Court today found that it failed to merge multiple member accounts. The Court held this to be a breach of the fundamental duties and ...
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