by Amanda Daff | Jun 18, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, NEWS, Services
On 30 May 2019 the Fair Work Commission announced that as of the first full pay period in July, the minimum wages in modern awards would increase by 3% (and so would the Federal minimum wage for award-free employees). But does this mean that employers have to increase...
by Ruth Bourke | Jun 11, 2019 | Cafe & Restaurant, Fair Work Compliance, Fast Food, Franchise, Hospitality, NEWS, Retail
The Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) has recently announced a tough new stance on enforcement of workplace laws, with certain industries and issues singled out for greater scrutiny. With an additional $9 million in funding and support from the Morrison Government to...
by Antonia Randles | May 28, 2019 | Fair Work Compliance, Legal
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that poorly drafted employment contracts and workplace policies can expose employers to the risk of an unfair dismissal claim. In Jeremy Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd [2019] FWCFB 2946, the Full Bench of the Fair...
by Noemi Gaibisso | May 27, 2019 | Payroll, Services
We have previously covered the growing trend towards payroll outsourcing in Australia in order to achieve better pay compliance, utilisation of technology, risk management in addition to saving time and money. If you have decided to follow the trend to an outsourced...
by Amanda Daff | May 27, 2019 | Human Resources, Workplace
The payment of a bonus to employees is a common occurrence in many businesses across Australia. Tied to individual and/or company performance, a bonus is typically a method for a business to reward individuals or teams for their direct contribution to company growth....
by Simon Obee | May 22, 2019 | Human Resources, Legal, Uncategorized, Workplace
A recent Fair Work Commission decision has confirmed employers’ rights to direct employees to attend independent medical assessments and the circumstances in which they can dismiss an employee when the employee unreasonably refuses to do so. The case before the Fair...
