PwC has estimated that as much as 13% of the total Australian
workforce could be affected by underpayments each year, totalling
$1.35 billion in underpaid wages.
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WG Newsletter – November 2019
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Guardian Newsletter – November 2019.
Audi Australia Criticized For Lack Of HR Expertise
Audi Australia has been harshly criticized for a lack of HR
expertise, after a dealership service advisor was unfairly
dismissed.
Qantas accused of underpaying workers up to $10 million
Qantas is facing fresh underpayment allegations. With
the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers’ Association
claiming the total amount of wage underpayments may amount to over
$10 million.
$398,520 in penalties against a Melbourne CBD travel agency and one of its directors for underpaying workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $398,520 in
penalties against a Melbourne CBD travel agency and one of its
directors for underpaying two workers.
Surprise audits of 17 Top Juice outlets
The Fair Work Ombudsman has carried out surprise audits of 17
Top Juice outlets in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the
ACT to check compliance with Australia’s workplace laws.
The Christmas close-down period
It’s that time of the year already and those businesses having
annual close-down periods over the Christmas and New Year need to
ensure they have their ducks in a row. We recommend you consider
the following points.
WG Newsletter – October 2019
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Guardian Newsletter.
If Woolies can get it wrong, why can’t you?
If a significant oversight can occur in large enterprises such
as Woolies, and Bunnings last month, which have significant systems
and processes in place why could it not happen to your
business?
Supermarket Giant Woolworths Underpaid Almost 6000 Employees For Nearly A Decade
Supermarket giant Woolworths has revealed it underpaid
almost 6000 of its employees for nearly a decade. Total
underpayments were up to $300 million before tax.
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