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Kebab Shops Operator in Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman takes legal action against a Queensland employer for underpaying a young worker.
Employee crashes company car – who pays the excess?
If an employee is at fault, can you deduct the insurance excess from their wages?
HR Manager fined $105,000 and employer almost $4 million after employees underpaid by $157,000
The Court found the HR Manager complicit in underpaying employees and training others in a payroll scam.
Recruitment Advice and Resources
It’s important you understand best practice policies and procedures to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment process.
Garnishee Orders and Termination Pay: What You Need to Know
Learn how garnishee orders interact with termination payments, modern awards, and the Fair Work Act, and the serious risks of non-compliance.
How do you calculate overtime penalty rates?
Discover the correct method for applying penalty rates and how modern awards impact your pay structure. Get clarity on daily vs. aggregated overtime and avoid costly mistakes.
Overtime and Saturday work
Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays? Read on for an example of how it works.
Over-award payments
Some employers make over-award payments intending to compensate employees for the removal of certain entitlements. But there can be traps. Learn more here.
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Can employees refuse to work on Australia Day?
While many of us enjoy a barbie and a beer on Australia Day, others may be required to work.