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22.03.2024
FWO secures penalties against bar operator and external accounting firm
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) requires employers to keep certain employee records for a period of 7 years. These records are necessary to ensure that employees have been paid their minimum entitlements should an underpayment claim be made. In ...
17.03.2024
Payroll and the power of artificial intelligence
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors has ushered in a transformative era, significantly impacting operational processes and efficiency. In the payroll industry, traditionally viewed as a meticulous and complex function of ...
17.03.2024
Fair Work Ombudsman targets Perth eateries
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of northern Perth fast food outlets, restaurants and cafes this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements. About 20 businesses have been targeted for inspection, including in ...
17.03.2024
Changes to travel time in the Real Estate Award
The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has made changes to the Real Estate Award to clarify when employees are entitled to be paid for excess travel time. Excess travel time is extra time spent travelling from the employee’s home to the other location ...
17.03.2024
Harnessing the hidden power of payroll for business resilience
In research conducted by The Access Group (TAG), a spotlight has been cast on the often underutilised capabilities of payroll and workforce management systems as key tools for enhancing business resilience. Amidst the backdrop of economic challenges, ...
08.03.2024
Embracing payroll technology
In the evolving landscape of Australian businesses, the integration of technology within payroll operations is not just an option; it’s a necessity. As Bill Gates wisely stated, “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation ...
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