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Transport Business Fines $14k For Unlawful JobKeeper Cashback Payments
A $14,000 penalty was handed to the operator of a Queensland transport business for implementing...
Changes to the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010 from 31 January 2022
Increase of Casual Weekend Penalty Rates The Fair Work Commission made a decision to increase...
Casino Operator Underpaid Nearly 2200 Employees
Star Entertainment Group has identified underpayment of wages to nearly 2200 salaried team members...
Pub baron accused of underpaying and overworking 14,000 staff
Pub baron Justin Hemmes has been accused of underpaying thousands of employees over several years,...
Changes to SCHADS Award from July 2022
The Fair Work Commission has announced changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability...
Wildernis Cafe and Bar in court for underpaying employees
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a cafe located in Palm...
Employee or contractor? High court rulings provide clarity
The test of whether an individual is an employee or contractor was ruled with clarity by the High...
Victoria’s Pandemic Order Amended from 11:59pm on Wednesday 12 January
The Victorian Government has announced changes to the pandemic orders to come into effect from...
Payments and support if you’re affected by COVID-19
Payments and support if you’re affected by COVID-19. Help if you have lost your job or are in...
COVID-19 Disaster Payment for Workers
This was a lump sum payment to help workers who were unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 state...
Important changes to the Unpaid Pandemic Leave
Important changes to the Unpaid Pandemic Leave Detailed below are important updates for...
Victorian Mandatory Vaccination requirements extended under Pandemic Orders
The Victorian Government has now extended Mandatory Vaccination requirements for workers until 12...
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