In the wake of the many investigations into underpayments, such as the 7-Eleven, Pizza Hut, Dominos Pizza, Crust and Caltex wage underpayment claims, the Federal
“Sham Contracting” has raised its ugly head once again. Charity recruitment agency, Appco Group, is having the light shone on its employment practices with
From the end of July 2016, the Fair Work Commission made changes to a number of the Modern Awards, which varied the rules about employees
HR Managers and Companies need to be careful when terminating employees. The Federal Circuit Court has fined a HR Manager personally more than $1,000 for providing insufficient notice when dismissing an injured employee.
Employees should have policies that are consistent with the Employment legislation in the correct jurisdiction. In New South Wales the Fair Work Act applies. Inconsistent policies expose an employer to risks of not complying with the legislation and incurring penalties. The case of Scullin v Coffey Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd highlights what can happen if an employer follows outdated policies.
Is the Fair Work Ombudsman coming after you? Most employers try to do the right thing by their employees. They pay them what they believe
I have acted for several businesses that have had claims made against them from an employee for under payment including penalties, overtime and leave loading.
Fair Work has already received Bullying complaints under the new provisions of the Fair Work Act. It is very early stages but it appears that
No matter what sort of Business you’re in, if you have employees make sure you are prepared for the additional changes to the Fair Work
