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Equal pay for labour hire workers now law
From 15 December 2023, employees, unions and host employers can apply to the Fair Work Commission...
Intentional underpayment of wages will be a criminal offence after 1 January 2025
Starting not before 1 January 2025, intentional underpayments of wages by employers will be a...
Café operators in court for underpaying workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a café in Melbourne’s...
Residential building and construction company in court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based residential building...
Closing Loopholes: Fair Work Act changes
There have been changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the new ‘Closing Loopholes’ laws. On this...
Fair Work Inspectors target Brisbane eateries
Fair Work Inspectors are making surprise visits to food outlets in Brisbane’s south this week to...
$600K fine for unlicensed labour hire supplier
A business that knowingly and repeatedly breached labour hire licensing laws has been fined more...
New rules for fixed term contracts apply from 6 December 2023
From 6 December 2023, new rules apply when engaging employees on fixed term contracts. New rules...
BetterHR – Christmas & New Year Support Hours 2023
Our office will be closing over the holiday period between Christmas and New Year. During this...
Perth IT company and its director penalised for underpaying employee
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $21,456 in penalties and back-payment orders in...
Gold Coast recruitment company and its general manager penalised for underpaying employee
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,229 in penalties and back-payment orders in...
Christmas is Around the corner. Holiday tips for employers
Christmas is about 6 weeks away and employers need to prepare now for the holiday season. Key...
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