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08.03.2024
Law firm penalised after “wilful refusal to comply”
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $14,400 in penalties in court against a Sydney-based law firm and its director after a “wilful refusal to comply” with a Compliance Notice. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a penalty of $12,000 against ...
03.03.2024
Additional Fair Work Act changes
Casual employment The existing definition of ‘casual employee’ in the Fair Work Act will be replaced with a new one. The new definition says that an employee is a casual only if: there isn’t a firm advance commitment to continuing and indefinite work, ...
03.03.2024
Commission finds employee’s flexible working request to work entirely from home was not reasonable
One of the many changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) introduced last year include the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC’s) new powers to deal with disputes relating to requests for flexible working arrangements. The FWC has helpfully provided some ...
03.03.2024
Preparing for the Future: The essential guide to payroll compliance checks ahead of wage theft legislation
As we approach the implementation of the Wage Theft legislation set to go live on 1 January 2025, it’s an opportune moment for employers to re-evaluate the compliance status of their payroll operations. The introduction of this legislation marks a ...
28.02.2024
Mastering payroll compliance and process reviews
You are invited to an APA webinar which will demystify the complexities of payroll compliance and process reviews. Hosted by Tracy Angwin, Director of the Australian Payroll Association, this session will provide invaluable insights into enhancing your ...
23.02.2024
The latest on STP reporting
Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting is an Australian Government initiative aimed at simplifying business reporting obligations. It requires employers to report salaries and wages, PAYG withholdings, and superannuation information to the Australian ...
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