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03.11.2019
Please, please, please, let me get what I want: employer’s refusal of flexible working arrangement was not a dismissal
One of the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) is the entitlement for employees in particular circumstances to request a flexible working arrangement with their employer. Such requests can only be refused by ...
29.09.2019
2019 Payroll Conference highlights
Our best conference ever! 600 payroll professionals, the providers of the top payroll services and technology in the country, Luke from Channel 9’s The Voice, an Olympic gold medalist…what a day it was!
22.09.2019
Just managing: workplace bullying and reasonable management action
Workplace bullying can be extremely serious and should not be tolerated by employers. Across Australia, employers are required to provide employees with a safe and healthy work environment, and genuine workplace bullying can put the health and safety of ...
13.09.2019
A little less conversational swearing: Casual swearing no excuse for conduct
There is no doubt that swearing in the workplace is unacceptable – the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has repeatedly held that swearing in an abusive manner that is directed towards others is a valid reason for dismissal. Often employees seek to justify ...
08.09.2019
Why companies get caught in underpayment scandals
These are the seven most common payroll mistakes and oversights that usually lead to scandals In recent times, there have been several major companies that have made payroll errors that have impacted thousands of employees. For example, the $43 million ...
31.08.2019
Brace yourself for consequences: dentist penalised for non-compliance and personally ordered to rectify underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace laws. It does this by investigating and taking enforcement action against suspected breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). Under the FW Act, one of the ...
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