Worker wins $6,000 payout after being sacked via text message
A worker sacked via text message has successfully appealed after the FWC ruled the employer did not comply with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Is retail in recession, or are department stores dead?
The latest David Jones write-down begs some important questions for Australian retail, including whether department stores can survive.
ASIC warns superannuation trustees about quid pro quo with businesses
ASIC is worried vulnerable workers are getting the stiff by default super fund arrangements set up under illegal quid pro quo arrangements.
Why Uber’s latest innovation has drivers concerned
Ride-share drivers say they were not consulted about a recent change to Uber's platform, which they believe could trim their pay packets.
How small business owners can capitalise on their success
It’s always important for small businesses to come up with new ideas, not only to stay ahead of the competition but also to keep up with market trends.
“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury
In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.
‘No choice’: ACCC finds Google, Facebook market power makes life difficult for small businesses
The ACCC has found dealings between Google, Facebook and small businesses lack transparency and adequate dispute resolution mechanisms.
NAB leaks personal data of 13,000 customers in embarrassing snafu
NAB has become embroiled in its second significant "human error"-related data breach in just three years, and has apologised to customers.
Jail time for wage theft: Government moves ahead with plans to criminalise worker exploitation
The government is moving ahead with tough new laws designed to tackle Australia's wage theft crisis — but it won't be easy.
Is that actually your boss? Vigilance urged as ‘deep fake’ used to scam unwitting businesses
Cyber security experts are warning deep fake represents a threat to businesses as confirmed cases of financial loss start to emerge overseas.
Queensland tackles SME mental health with Australian-first wellbeing platform
A council in Queensland has become the first local government to provide businesses in its area with access to a free mental health and wellbeing platform.
A Pressed Juices cleanse: Court appoints liquidators to troubled Aussie drinks chain
An investigation is underway this morning into the affairs of Pressed Juices after a court appointed liquidators to the holding company for the chain.