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Sydney Food Precinct Audits Find Over $239,000 In Employee Underpayments
Employer audits in Sydney’s food precincts have found $239,505 in employee underpayments for 333...
New shutdown rules for 78 modern awards
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has varied 78 modern awards as part of the Commission’s four-yearly...
Fair Work inspectors target Newcastle eateries
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of food outlets in Newcastle this week to...
Penalties for hair salon unlawful cashback scheme
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $291,000 in penalties and back-payment orders in...
Easter Holidays are here: Things Employers should know
It can be challenging working out when and how public holidays are paid especially when employees...
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Parliament passes gender pay gap bill
Starting early 2024, employers with over 100 employees will be required to publish their gender...
Vehicle repair company faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a former operator of a vehicle repair...
First Court Action Against Franchisor For Fair Work Breaches By Franchisees
The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced a legal action against a franchisor...
Are your workplace policies accessible and easy to understand?
The Fair Work Commission has highlighted that "employer policy documents and manuals must be...
More than $360,000 recovered for Perth security staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors...
Wheat farm operator faces legal action for alleged employee underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that operates a wheat farm in...