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13.08.2025
FWC rejects constructive dismissal claim, finding the employment ended by “mutual agreement”
For an employee to have access to the unfair dismissal jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) must be satisfied that the employee was “dismissed” from their employment within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). ...
08.08.2025
Criminal Penalties Now in Force for Wage Theft
In the 2024 financial year, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recovered $473 million in unpaid wages and entitlements for Australian employees, bringing its total back payments over the past three years to $1.5 billion. More than half of last year’s ...
08.08.2025
Uber’s $81 million payroll tax wake up call
On 1 August 2025, the New South Wales Court of Appeal delivered a unanimous decision: Uber Australia is liable for approximately $81 million in payroll tax, plus interest, for payments made to its drivers over the 2015–2020 financial years. How did the ...
01.08.2025
The technology that’s quietly revolutionising payroll (and why I’m finally ready to talk about it)
After 30 years in this industry, I don’t get excited about new technology very often. Most “innovations” are just old solutions with shinier interfaces. But something I’ve been quietly watching develop over the past 12 months has genuinely impressed me, ...
30.07.2025
Get well soon: The value of online medical certificates
The emergence of telehealth services and online-sourced medical certificates has made obtaining a medical certificate for employees easier than ever. There are a number of service providers now available for employees to access a medical professional and ...
25.07.2025
Celebrating National Payroll Day: Recognising the professionals who keep Australia paid
On Friday 25 July, we marked a significant occasion on the Australian business calendar, National Payroll Day. While it may not yet be as widely known as other professional recognition days, its importance cannot be overstated. This year’s event was a ...
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