News, views and information
to help you do what you love!
Better HR keeps you informed and up-to-date about important HR and employment laws matters. And provides tips to help you achieve a more productive workforce.
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...
Two Adelaide Subway Franchisees Face Court For Alledged Wage Theft
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the...
Over $580,000 recovered for Hobart workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $582,450 in wages for 376 underpaid workers after auditing...
Union officials ordered to pay penalties “personally”
A judge has handed down a blistering judgement in which he has accused the CFMEU of not being...
Pub operator cops penalty for underpaying worker
The former operator of the Farmers Arms Hotel in Newry, Victoria, has been penalised after failing...
Worker sacked for refusing flu vaccine loses legal appeal
In a significant decision acknowledging the "scarce" guidance on compulsory workplace COVID-19...
Adelaide Chinatown eateries face workplace audits
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is making surprise visits to restaurants, cafés and fast food...
Law Change: National Employment Standards (NES) – 11 minimum employment entitlements
On 26 March 2021, sections of the Fair Work Act were updated. This includes in casual employees...
Updated Fair Work Information Statement
The new Fair Work information Statement and Casual Employment information statement have now been...
New employer obligation: Casual Information Statement for new casual employees
New Casual Employees As of 27 March 2021, employers have to give every new casual employee a...
Online HR Software for Small Business
Running a business, leading a team of employees, and staying on top of HR can be both...
Protect your business. Get the HR tools and advice you need to operate successfully.
