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Can employers refuse to employ unvaccinated people?
With many states coming out of lockdown and businesses starting to open for business, numerous...
More than $300,000 recovered for security staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $303,299 for 1,010 underpaid workers after investigating...
Online Fair Work Hearings Are New Normal
Fair Work Commissioner Leigh Johns says the transition to online hearings has been so successful...
Fair Work Commission throws out request from sacked worker who refused vaccination
The Fair Work Commission has thrown out a request from an ambulance paramedic sacked for refusing...
Melbourne window and door construction business in court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in court against the operators of a...
NSW cleaning business in court over worker underpayment allegations
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a contract cleaning business located in...
Employment Contracts Matter
A written employment contract can help to clarify an employee’s entitlements and responsibilities,...
Reminder: Changes to casual employment laws
By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any...
Police Checks are now available. Recruit better with affordable background checks.
Today, we're excited to announce that police checks are now available for you to purchase via our...
Changes to the Nurses Award 2010 from 9 September 2021 – Now ‘Nurses Award 2020’
The Fair Work Commission has made changes to the Nurses Award 2010 (Award). These changes come...
Fair Work Inspectors Audit Darwin Eateries
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise visits to restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets in...
Guide to Government Support during Covid-19
Below you’ll find links to government websites so you can quickly and efficiently source the...
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