Fair Work Ombudsman investigating over a dozen universities

In an expanding investigation, Fair Work Ombudsman Sarah Parker is looking into poor management and governance practices, including underpayment of wages, at more than a dozen universities and expects to take “high-level enforcement action against a number of universities this financial year”. The FWO is carrying on with the investigation even though universities have already […]

No reasonable expectation of regular and systematic employment for casual employee

An employee will have access to the unfair dismissal jurisdiction if they have completed a minimum employment period of six months (or 12 months for small business employers). Generally, service as a casual employee will not count towards the period of service needed to satisfy the minimum employment period unless they were a regular casual, […]

Former real estate operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a total of $36,000 in penalties and back-payment against the former operator of a real estate agency in northern NSW. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $4,000 penalty against David Stuart McElveney, a sole trader who formerly operated an agency based in Lennox […]

Federal government to block billions in superannuation payments claimed by public servants

The federal government is trying to block a superannuation claim from public servants that threatens to cost the Commonwealth as much as $8 billion. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher this morning briefed Labor MPs on a bill that will be introduced into parliament on Wednesday in an attempt to quash a claim currently being considered in […]

Plain language updates to Fast Food Award

The Fast Food Award has been rewritten using plain language by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This is to make it easier to understand and use. Award changes As a result of this review, FWC have also made some changes to the award. These changes apply from the first pay period on or after 28 […]

Fair Work to probe $700k underpayment to disability workers by Li-Ve Tasmania

A Tasmanian disability services provider has committed to repaying staff members after discovering it had underpaid them for years, resulting in around $700,000 being owed. The amount owed is still being calculated, but chief executive Darren Mathewson said he expects hundreds of staff members have been underpaid a combined amount of up to $700,000 across […]

Domestic violence leave bill introduced to Parliament

Family and domestic violence survivors could soon have access to paid leave entitlements after the federal government introduced legislation to address the issue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said domestic violence was a “stain on the national soul” as his government introduced a plan into parliament to deliver 10 days domestic violence leave for workers. If […]

Common STP Phase 2 reporting questions and mistakes

The ATO has outlined some common questions and mistakes to help employers report accurately through Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2. Setting up your pay codes or categories When you’re setting up for STP Phase 2 reporting, you’ll usually need to re-map your pay codes or categories. How to do this will depend on the […]

“Work from home” was the top search term on SEEK in the June quarter

Job hunters in years gone by may have used search terms like “baker”, “accountant”, or “dentist” while chasing a new position online. Now, the top keyword on employment portal SEEK is “work from home”, highlighting how essential remote work allowances have become for Australia’s workforce. In a new batch of employment trends data, SEEK ANZ […]

Ombudsman or Commission – what’s the Fair Work difference?

We regularly have conversations with members, students and clients about the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman. It’s become apparent that the two are often confused, so here’s the scoop! The Difference between Ombudsman or Commission While both are responsible for making Australia a fair place to work, they play different roles and […]

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