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Australia's workplace watchdog will not seek harsh penalties against small businesses genuinely trying to comply with major workplace relations reforms, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says, claiming SMEs seeking advice will be shown to the "front of the queue."

In a fresh reminder to employers and their staff ahead of the seasonal adjustment, the Fair Work Ombudsman says that unless specified otherwise by an award or registered agreement, staff payments are made "by the clock".

Workplace relations is an area of increasing tension in federal politics at the moment, and reports this week that the franchise sector is …