A new national minimum wage comes into effect from the first pay
period on or after tomorrow, 1 July 2017.
Month: June 2017
Fair Work Inspectors target Sydney South West
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) will target over 200 businesses in
Sydney – South West as part of a new campaign.
Penalty Rate Changes 2017
On 5 June 2017, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a
decision about how the changes to Sunday penalty rates will be
introduced. The FWC decided they will be phased in over 3 or 4
years, depending on the award and employment type, starting from 1
July 2017.
Fair Work Inspectors target Melbourne
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has targeted businesses in the
Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs this week.
Reality TV contestant faces Court over alleged unpaid internship, underpayments
A fashion industry start-up that appeared on the reality show
‘Shark Tank’ is facing Court for allegedly running an unlawful
unpaid internship program and underpaying three workers more than
$40,000.
Gold Coast Pizza Hut franchisee faces Court
A Pizza Hut franchisee on the Gold Coast is facing Court
for alleged sham contracting activity and underpaying a delivery
driver more than $6000.
Former Quest operators fined $60k
The former operators of a Perth accommodation business have been
fined nearly $60,000 for sham contracting arrangements dating back
to 2009.
$670,000 In Penalties And Back-Pay For Grouped Property Services Pty Ltd
Failure to comply with the Fair Work Act has cost a Sydney-based
cleaning company and its Directors over $670,000 in penalties and
back-pay.
Annual Wage Review Decision 2017
The Fair Work Commission Minimum Wage Panel handed down its
annual National Minimum Wage review decision today.
Minimum Wage Increase 1 July 2017
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has today handed down a minimum
wage increase of 3.3%. This increase will apply to all Award
rates of pay operative from the first pay period on or after 1 July
2017.
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