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19.06.2022
Migrant workers unable to recoup lost wages after grocery delivery start-up Send liquidates
Hugo was “shocked” when he found out his employer, grocery delivery business Send, was placed into voluntary administration in early May. Key points: Grocery delivery business Send was placed into liquidation on June 7 Former employees say many migrant ...
19.06.2022
Eligibility for super is changing from 1 July
From 1 July 2022 you will need to pay super for employees, regardless of how much you pay them. This is because the $450-per-month threshold for super guarantee (SG) eligibility is being removed. This change doesn’t affect other eligibility requirements ...
13.06.2022
Fair Work is building an API for award pay rates
The Fair Work Commission is nearing the finish line on an API that will allow businesses to call up wage and entitlements data for awards, potentially helping prevent underpayments to employees. The commission began the project after receiving funding in ...
13.06.2022
Bullying tactics: Bullying allegations used as a tactic to direct attention away from an employee’s misconduct
It is not uncommon for employees to raise allegations against Employers in order to divert attention away from, or attempt to excuse their own misconduct. In Trika v Home@Scope Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 749, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has defended an ...
05.06.2022
Superannuation changes 1 July 2022
Several key super changes came into effect on 1 July 2022 regarding superannuation contributions. For Employers: The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will increase to 10.5% p.a. for all The $450 minimum income threshold for SG contributions, will be ...
05.06.2022
Sydney eateries face pay investigations
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise visits to restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets in inner Sydney food precincts this week to make sure that workers are being paid correctly. About 50 businesses are being inspected in the Haymarket, ...
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