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New Law. Higher Penalties. Now In Effect.
The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act
2017 has now come into effect. This means new, higher
penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record
keeping breaches start today.
Vulnerable Workers amendments to the Fair Work Act
Further to last week’s blog item on the incoming amendments to
the Fair Work Act 2009(“Act”) as a result of the
Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill that finally passed parliament,
let’s consider what it might mean for your business once the
amendments commence.
The ongoing woes of George Calombaris
Aside from defending himself in Court last week for an
altercation at a football game, celebrity chef and restaurateur,
George Calombaris, continues to deal with the issue of widespread
underpayments to staff at various eateries.
Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill Passes Senate
Having had more work done to it than a B-grade movie actor, the
Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill finally
passes Senate scrutiny and heads towards amending the Fair Work
Act 2009 in the weeks to come.