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New Feature: Drug & Alcohol Testing Resources
Do you have a reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or abusing drugs and or alcohol in...
JobMaker Hiring Credit – What We Know So Far
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is a key part of the Government’s JobMaker Plan and was announced in...
McDonald’s franchisee hit with $82000 penalty for ‘systemic’ denial of drink and toilet breaks
One of Australia’s largest McDonald’s franchise operators has been fined for subjecting young...
Changes to the Professional Diving (Industrial) Award
As part of its Modern Award Review , the Fair Work Commission has changed when inshore divers...
Importance of a Working From Home Policy & Agreements
Almost every workplace in Australia has staff currently working from home in one form or another....
National Food And Retail Company WHSmith Underpaid Employees $2.2 million
National food and retail company WHSmith Australia Pty Ltd has admitted to underpaying employees...
Risks Of Dismissing Employees Via SMS Text or Email
Two recent cases before the Fair Work Commission have highlighted the risk of dismissing an...
Owners Of Sydney Restaurant Penalised $119,200 for Underpaying Employee
The former operators of Wentworthville venue Blue Moon Restaurant have been slapped with $119,200...
FWC bench rejects employer argument over casuals’ overtime
The FWC has in varying 97 awards to address casuals' overtime payments rejected employer arguments...
New Feature Release: Customised Alert Notifications
You can now customise who automatic email notifications are sent to for each personnel file in...
Feature Update: Improved “Search Personnel”
BetterHR Management Software now includes an improved "Search Personnel' tool in the main menu of...
Health Awards: Unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay extended
The Fair Work Commission has extended unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay in 9...
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