Will Labor’s minimum wage boost “flow back into the tills of small business”? It’s complicated Politics Matthew Elmas 17 May 2019 Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.
“Systemic wage theft”: Workers to chase employers for stolen pay under new Labor plan Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 15 May 2019 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.
Worker fired for refusing to use fingerprint sign-in wins appeal due to breached Privacy Act Human Resources Matthew Elmas 2 May 2019 A worker fired for refusing to give his fingerprints to his employer has won an appeal in a case that has potentially far-reaching implications.
Worker sacked after asking for pay rise wins $4,000 compo payout Legal Matthew Elmas 16 April 2019 A worker dismissed on the spot after a dispute over pay has won a compensation payout after a Fair Work Commission hearing.
“Domino effect”: Businesses warned about contractor arrangements in wake of unfair dismissal case Recruitment & Hiring Matthew Elmas 12 April 2019 A recent Fair Work Commission case serves as a timely reminder about the possible dangers of poorly defined independent contractor relationships.
Business ordered to pay $40,000 compo bill to worker fired for alleged embezzlement Legal Matthew Elmas 9 April 2019 A worker who was fired for alleged embezzlement has won an appeal and will receive $40,000 in compensation from her former employer.
“Referendum on wages”: Bill Shorten spruiks pay rise, tax cuts and skills investment in 2019 budget reply Politics Matthew Elmas 5 April 2019 Labor leader Bill Shorten has appealed to the tills of small business in his budget reply, asking them to back sensible increases in wages.
Labor’s living wage plan means pay bump for 1.2 million — but uncertainty for SMEs Politics Matthew Elmas 26 March 2019 Labor has confirmed it will enshrine a pay increase for over a million of Australia's lowest-paid workers into law if elected.
Worker fired for boozy Opera House drinks wins unfair dismissal bid against “false” allegations People Matthew Elmas 11 March 2019 A Sydney Opera House contractor will have to reinstate a worker after relying on "false" evidence and "mysterious" witnesses.
Labor looks to lock in minimum ‘living wage’ hike as momentum builds for Fair Work changes Politics Matthew Elmas 8 March 2019 Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has made a principled commitment to increase the minimum wage, saying the current rate is hard for workers to live off.
Unpaid internships: Career opportunity or exploitation? Legal Trent Hancock 7 March 2019 Recent reports relating to unpaid internships are indicative of the pressures on young people entering the workplace to gain industry experience.
Self-proclaimed ‘King Rod’ loses appeal after being fired over unsolicited dick pic People Matthew Elmas 1 March 2019 A former Sydney Trains worker argued misadventure to the FWC, submitting he mistook the dick pic for a photo of his freshly tattooed arm.
