Fair Work urges small businesses to stay on top of IR changes with new, easy-read timeline
Small businesses can now access an easy-to-read timeline of upcoming industrial relations reforms, as Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth urges entrepreneurs to acquaint themselves with significant changes to employment rules.
New Fair Work Ombudsman prepared to seek criminal wage theft penalties if legislation changes
Australia's new Fair Work Ombudsman says she is prepared to enforce criminal wage theft charges against dodgy employers, firing an early warning shot to businesses deliberately flouting the law.
Annual wage theft toll hits $850 million as criminalisation bill looms
Wage theft is costing Australian workers $850 million a year, according to a damning new report from the McKell Institute.
Paid domestic violence leave for small business employees arrives on August 1. Here’s what to know
Small businesses across Australia now have less than two weeks to prepare for new paid domestic violence leave entitlements, which provide employees up to ten paid days off across a twelve-month period.
“We’re not going to be cracking down”: Fair Work Ombudsman pledges measured approach to small business facing new IR complexity
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."
Explained: What SMEs need to know about the new paid family and domestic violence leave
From February 1, many Australian workers will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave.
Wage theft is rampant in Australia. So why hasn’t it been criminalised yet?
It is clear wage theft and other forms of non-compliance with minimum labour standards are major problems in Australia.
Three things employers must know when the government revamps sexual harassment at work rules
Hall and Wilcox partner Fay Calderone says there are three Respect@Work recommendations that employers should take note of: positive duties, representative claims, and damages/costs.
Coles and Woolworths facing nearly $500 million in claims in ‘marathon’ underpayments case
Coles and Woolworths are set to face a seven-week-long Federal Court case over employee underpayments after a judge ordered that four separate cases could be heard as one.
Why Qantas is able to mandate vaccinations for all workers, but other companies will find it harder
Qantas determined the majority of employees support its move for mandatory vaccinations. But it might still face a legal storm if its policy is tested before a tribunal or court.
Legal issues all small businesses in lockdown should be aware of
If you’re a small business owner, it’s worth keeping in mind all the legal issues that may crop up for your business amid COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
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