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16.02.2020
All together now – HR consultant and supervisor found accessorily liable for breach of FW Act
An external HR consultant and a supervisor have been found accessorily liable for contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) after they were involved in the dismissal of an employee who raised a potential award non-compliance issue (Myers v ...
09.02.2020
What did you say? Employee dismissed for offensive remarks in the workplace
It goes without saying that employees should treat each other with respect and courtesy in the workplace. In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) was tasked with considering a claim from a dismissed employee who alleged that remarks he made ...
02.02.2020
A good deed goes a long way: FWC rejects claim deed was made under duress
As we have discussed in previous blogs, it is not uncommon for an employer and employee to enter into a deed of release or settlement when ending the employment relationship. A deed provides assurances to both parties that the employment relationship is ...
19.01.2020
What can HR do in a natural disaster?
2020 is starting out on a grim note for some, as the region experiences multiple natural disasters. What can HR do to keep morale up and the business running? A state of emergency was declared in Australia over the ongoing raging bushfires. Residents of ...
05.01.2020
Rise of the machines: Is trust in payroll software disastrous?
An error in the payroll system: it’s the excuse made for a range of underpayment cases across Australian businesses this year and according to experts, that excuse could emerge again given the country’s over-reliance on digital processes. Payroll, ...
22.12.2019
Exciting career opportunities in 2020
At Australian Payroll Group, we have several amazing Sydney based opportunities at all levels for payroll professionals from entry level, 1-3 years experience and also for experienced payroll professionals seeking a different way to use their skills. ...
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