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04.08.2022
Former real estate operator penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a total of $36,000 in penalties and back-payment against the former operator of a real estate agency in northern NSW. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $4,000 penalty against David ...
04.08.2022
Federal government to block billions in superannuation payments claimed by public servants
The federal government is trying to block a superannuation claim from public servants that threatens to cost the Commonwealth as much as $8 billion. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher this morning briefed Labor MPs on a bill that will be introduced into ...
04.08.2022
Plain language updates to Fast Food Award
The Fast Food Award has been rewritten using plain language by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This is to make it easier to understand and use. Award changes As a result of this review, FWC have also made some changes to the award. These changes apply ...
31.07.2022
Fair Work to probe $700k underpayment to disability workers by Li-Ve Tasmania
A Tasmanian disability services provider has committed to repaying staff members after discovering it had underpaid them for years, resulting in around $700,000 being owed. The amount owed is still being calculated, but chief executive Darren Mathewson ...
31.07.2022
Domestic violence leave bill introduced to Parliament
Family and domestic violence survivors could soon have access to paid leave entitlements after the federal government introduced legislation to address the issue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said domestic violence was a “stain on the national soul” ...
31.07.2022
Common STP Phase 2 reporting questions and mistakes
The ATO has outlined some common questions and mistakes to help employers report accurately through Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2. Setting up your pay codes or categories When you’re setting up for STP Phase 2 reporting, you’ll usually need to ...
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