What happens when you are late paying wages? Do the employees get overtime?

Wages not paid: is it "waiting time"?

Many large companies have been in the spotlight for underpaying wages.

Understanding underpayment of wages

What are an employer's wage payment responsibilities under the Fair Work Act 2009?

Underpayment of wages and Fair Work Legislation

Can an employer absorb prescribed award wage rate increases into existing over-award payments?

Absorption of wage rates

Award roles are defined by duties. Having manager in the title may not reflect managerial duties which can get confusing.

Can a manager be covered by an award?

To reference a modern award or not to reference an award in an employment contract, that is the question.

Should employment contract refer to modern award?

If an employee splits their time between two roles how do you define which award to use?

Different duties – which modern award applies?

Over-award payments may not actually compensate employees for the removal of some entitlements.

Over-award payments

How do you know when an employee is award- or agreement-free?

Award/agreement-free employment

Can an employment contract override award terms and conditions?

Contract or award: which one applies

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