The Fair Work Commission has announced a $13-a-week increase to the minimum wage, boosting the pay packets of 2.2 million Australians. However, the increases will be staggered to minimise the impact on businesses affected by the pandemic. Fair Work Commission…
The first laws in Australia to make wage theft a crime are set to pass Victoria’s upper house this week. The Wage Theft Bill includes huge penalties and up to 10-years jail for greedy employers. First laws to make wage theft…
A Brisbane contract carpentry business is facing court action over allegations it failed to pay leave entitlements to an apprentice. The action is part of the Fair Work Ombudsman's blitz against employers who fail to comply with Compliance Notices. Brisbane…
A judge has slammed the Fair Work Ombudsman for failing to pursue unpaid wages owed to vulnerable workers. The case involves the operators of a restaurant in Hobart who fled to Germany after being exposed as wage thieves. Judge slams…
A hospitality worker is claiming unfair dismissal after her employer sacked her for refusing to work extra hours on JobKeeper. The case is another example of an employer exploiting the wage subsidy. Worker claims unfair dismissal for refusing to clean…
The Federal Court says Qantas can stop paying sick leave to staff during the current COVID-19 stand-down. The Court ruled that forcing Qantas to pay leave entitlements defeats the purpose of the lawful stand-down. Justice Geoffrey Flick said the stand-down…
Twitter staff, including Australians, will be allowed to work-from-home permanently, even after the coronavirus crisis ends. The company announced the new policy this week and also confirmed its offices won't open until September. Twitter staff can work from anywhere Twitter…
An Adelaide convenience store operator is facing court for allegedly failing to comply with a Notice to back-pay workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking the legal action against Ethan Okili who operated two 'City Convenience' stores. Convenience store operator…
Safe Work Australia has posted a list of tips to help employers make their workplace COVID-19 safe. Arrangements will change in many workplaces as the federal government eases restrictions and encourages people to return to work. For example, workers will…
Here's what you need to know about the JobKeeper wage subsidy, which is now being paid to Australian employers. The aim of the payment is to keep up to six million people employed during the coronavirus shutdown. How much is…
