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02.05.2025
Townsend House signs Enforceable Undertaking
A South Australian allied health services charity has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after underpayments exceeding $76,000. Townsend House Inc self-reported non-compliance to the ...
02.05.2025
Why payroll is the next big risk on the CEO’s desk
For too long, payroll has been seen as a back office function, a necessary, but often undervalued, part of doing business. Today, that perception is dangerously out of date. Payroll compliance is no longer just an administrative task. It is a Board level ...
24.04.2025
‘Loosening the reins’ in modern workplaces does not define the employment relationship
Employers should be mindful of the risks of mischaracterising a worker when engaging them to perform work. In the recent decision of AB v Free Hearts Free Minds [2025] FWC 353, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reaffirmed that it will consider the ...
17.04.2025
Fair Work Payroll Remediation Guide
Fair Work have released their long awaited Payroll Remediation Guide. You can download it here. If you need any assistance with payroll remediation or diagnostics, you can contact the APA team at any time.
17.04.2025
Poor redundancy process results in successful workers compensation claim
There are a number of legal obligations and risks that an employer must consider when implementing any form of disciplinary or dismissal process. These are not limited to claims made under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) but can also include the risk of ...
11.04.2025
FWC finds dismissal harsh and unreasonable given employer’s communication blunder of policy changes
It is best practice for employers to ensure that their policies and procedures are properly communicated and understood by employees, especially in circumstances where the policy relates to important topics such as the health and safety of employees. A ...
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