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13.11.2022
$475k penalty for exploitation of Taiwanese students
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $475,200 penalty in court against the operator of the 85 Degrees café brand in Australia for exploiting young Taiwanese students in Sydney under the guise of a purported internship arrangement. The Federal Court has ...
06.11.2022
Christmas Shutdown
With Christmas around the corner, it is time to start planning for any Christmas shutdown plans for payroll. An employee can be directed to take annual leave during a shut down if their award or registered agreement allows it. Most awards have rules ...
06.11.2022
Prevention is better than a cure: Planning end of year work celebrations
As the end of another year approaches, employers are understandingly planning a well-earned opportunity for employees to celebrate the year that has been. Whether employers are planning a company-wide party, team lunch or casual after work drink, the ...
30.10.2022
MEU accuses miner Peabody of trying to rip up EA before industrial relations laws change
The mining union says international company Peabody is attempting to terminate an enterprise agreement (EA) with part of its Helensburgh workforce to try and avoid new federal industrial relations laws. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) said this week ...
30.10.2022
Did you know – Car allowance
Did you know that a flat rate car allowance may or may not attract superannuation, depending on the reason the car allowance is paid? Payroll needs to understand if the allowance is fully expended before determining the superannuation treatment. For ...
30.10.2022
Flooding in parts of Australia
Workplaces and individuals may be affected by flooding in parts of Australia. Leave entitlements There are several paid and unpaid leave entitlements employees may be able to access if they are affected by the floods or to assist with emergency ...
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