It’s been over a year since the anti-bullying regime under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) commenced operation, but to the surprise of…
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In a decision with major implications for employers employing delivery drivers, a Full Court of the Federal Court (in Transport Workers Union of Australia v…
Hundreds of construction businesses will be audited by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) inspectorate as part of a national campaign announced by FWO last week….
An interesting recent trend has emerged in enterprise bargaining in Australia: a two-tier wages system where there are different rates of pay for new employees…
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is the Commonwealth Regulator that promotes and enforces minimum wages and conditions for employees. While it is imperative for employers…
The Fair Work 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) requires employers to calculate payments for annual leave, personal carer’s leave and redundancy using the employee’s ‘base rate…
Jooine (Investment) Pty Ltd (Company) and Mr Jae Kye Lee, the Company’s sole director and company secretary, have recently been ordered significant penalties for sham…
Many employers are (or should be) aware of the civil and criminal liability arising for an employer who seeks to employ a primary 457 visa…
In order for an employee to take accrued paid sick leave under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) he or she must not…
A recent Federal Court decision on the quantum of penalty to be imposed for a breach of section 346 of the Fair Work Act 2009…