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FWC issues proposed amendments to SCHADS award
The FWC has issued the following draft determination for the SCHADS Award as part of its...
Changes to Junior Rates under General Retail Industry Award 2020
In accordance with the Fair Work Commission’s four-yearly review of modern awards, from 1 May...
Blue Mist Café Operators Face Court for Alleged Employee Underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the...
New NDIS Worker Screening Scheme
Since 1 February 2021 all registered NDIS providers are required to comply with the NDIS Worker...
Trucking company penalised $20,000 for failure to pay worker entitlements
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $20,000 penalty in court against a road transport business...
Civil works company in court for failure to pay workers entitlements
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against a civil...
Hours of Work: What Every Employer Needs to Know
There are rules about what employees get at work, such as what hours they work and how often they...
Age Discrimination Costs Employer Almost $6000
A construction business has been penalised almost $6,000 after the NSW Civil and Administrative...
Casual Employment Policy: New Template
BetterHR's team of qualified HR and employment law experts has created a new 'Casual Employment...
Fair Work Commission Casual Terms Review Timetable Pushed Back
The Fair Work Commission has eased the timetable for the award casual terms review, pushing the...
Cleaners allegedly underpaid over $100,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a contract cleaning company in regional...
Shiftworkers Can Be Entitled To Extra Annual Leave
Shiftworkers often work unsocial hours like nights, weekends and public holidays. These shifts may...
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