Source: Shane Koelmeyer, Workplace Law Where a disciplinary process involves discussions about dismissal, employers should not unreasonably refuse a request from the employee to have a support person present. We have discussed the role of the support person in previous posts. A support person can include a friend, family member, an impartial colleague or a […]
READ MOREThe Truth Hertz: Vehicle Services Attendant Dismissed for Lying on His CV
Source: Athena Koelmeyer, Workplace Law Employers are often required to exercise a significant degree of trust and reliance in job candidates, believing that they will be truthful in recruitment processes. Whilst it is good practice for employers to double-check a job candidate’s qualifications and experience prior to making an offer of employment, the reality is […]
READ MOREYes, Yes, No: Fwc Rejects Employee’s Bid to Reopen Unfair Dismissal Claim After Parties Fail to Sign
Source: Athena Koelmeyer, Worplace Law One of the first steps that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) takes when dealing with unfair dismissal claims is to require the parties to participate in a conciliation. The purpose of a conciliation is to help the parties resolve the matter without the need go to a full hearing before […]
READ MORERegistered Agents Providing a Payroll Outsourcing Service
If you provide or employ a payroll service for more than 20 or more employees, you can report through Single Touch Payroll (STP)-enabled software from 1 July 2018, or when your software is ready. Payroll Outsourcing providers will need to be a registered tax or BAS agent and be linked to their clients in the […]
READ MORESeven Red Flags for Payroll Fraud
Although it’s impossible to accurately quantify, payroll fraud is more common than you might think. With the recent prosecution of a payroll officer at Woolworths, it’s timely to take a look at the topic of payroll fraud again, and what you can do to avoid it. With most cases remaining unprosecuted due to the minimal […]
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