Posts tagged "employment"

Fair work inspectors have rocked up at Rugby matches across the country over the last week to check if cleaning companies are engaging in sham contracting.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.

Workers will have access to a new small claims jurisdiction to chase employers for up to $100,000 in stolen wages if Labor wins the upcoming election.

A must-read explainer for employers that explains the definitions, recent developments and key issues associated with casual employees.

Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.

Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.

Working from home sounds like an awesome idea, until you actually try it. The reality is there are downsides that will surprise you.

Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.

The rise of AI will allow businesses, big and small, to do a lot more with a lot less. But inherently human skills will still thrive in the workplace.

A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.

Foodora might be the first of many food-delivery industry victims, hinting at the evolving nature of the Australian gig economy.

Australian workers are being urged to go home on time today amid a concern about "endemic" levels of overtime this year.