Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has refused to offer a
guarantee that more workers will not be kicked off JobKeeper before
the official expiry date.
Better HR
Final hearing in this year’s minimum wage review
The Fair Work Commission is holding its final hearing today
in this year’s minimum wage review.
Carpentry business faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in Brisbane’s
Federal Circuit Court against Queensland-based contract carpentry
business Althaus Homes Pty Ltd, and its sole director, Mr Ronald
Alexander Althaus.
Over $200,000 penalties for restaurant underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties of $209,000
against a Melbourne restaurateur, his two companies and his
in-house accountant for underpaying workers.
Childcare workers will lose access to JobKeeper on July 20
The Federal Government has announced that childcare workers will
lose access to JobKeeper on July 20. Two months earlier than the
original cut-off.
JobMaker Plan to Revitalise Australian Economy
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a
post-pandemic ‘JobMaker’ plan in a bid to revitalise the economy.
The plan includes a new committee to look at reforming Australia’s
industrial relations system.
Genuine Redundancy and the need for consultation
Many employers (large and small), still don’t realise that they
need to consult with an employee in accordance with a modern award
or enterprise agreement, before making a role redundant.
Landmark Court Ruling Could Expose Employers To Back pay Claims Worth $8billion
Millions of “casual” employees could now be entitled to backpay
following a landmark court ruling by the Federal Court of
Australia.
Why training matters
How training can increase productivity, reduce costs and
mitigate legal exposure. Read our latest article in INCLEAN
magazine.
Record Penalties For Hero Sushi Operators, Owners & Payroll Officers
The Federal Court has today imposed record penalties of
$891,000 against the operators of three Hero Sushi takeaway outlets
for underpaying workers and providing false records to the Fair
Work Ombudsman.
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