A national union has partnered with a major law firm to launch a
national class action on behalf of thousands of workers who have
been allegedly underpaid for door-to-door sales and charity
fundraising.
Month: November 2017
Franchise Risks – How We Can Help
New laws are now in effect which expose franchisors to higher
penalties if their franchises breach employment laws and
record-keeping obligations. Better HR can help protect you
and your franchises.
Fair Work Inspectors Target Melbournes Inner East
The Fair Work Ombudsman will target at least 200 businesses in
Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs as part of a new campaign.
$150,000 in penalties for WA couple
The former operators of a café and a delicatessen in Western
Australia have been penalised more than $150,000 for deliberately
underpaying employees,
Better HR News November 2017
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$21,760 Penalty For HR Manager
The HR Manager of a restaurant has been personally fined $21,760
under accessorial liability laws for involvement in underpaying
workers at a restaurant in Charlestown.
$53,880 Penalty For Payroll Provider
A Victorian accounting firm who provided payroll services to a
client has been penalised $53,880 after being found guilty of
accessorial liability.
Streets Ice Cream EA Negotiations Meltdown
The industrial relations environment at Streets Minto site is
anything but sweet, as the Unions are running campaigns encouraging
consumers to boycott the brand.
Christmas Operating Hours 2017
The Better HR office will be closed over the Christmas
holidays. During this time, only restricted services will
operate.
Annual close down periods
Many businesses have a period of close down between the
Christmas and New Year periods. For those businesses intending to
close down over the Christmas period we recommend you ensure the
following issues are covered.
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