by JFM Team | Jun 26, 2018
Large fines for underpayment in small business Two businesses, a café and a retail shop owned by the same person, have been handed a $134,000 fine by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, for the underpayment of three workers. This is a high price to pay for a small...
by JFM Team | Jun 26, 2018
Many company title buildings are regulated by outdated memoranda and articles of association. A lot of companies are looking to update their memoranda and articles of association by replacing them with a modern company title constitution. Benefits of updating a...
by JFM Team | Jun 21, 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against Foodora in the Federal Court. The Ombudsman has argued that Foodora’s characterisation of three drivers as contractors was misconceived, as they should have properly been characterised as employees of Foodora. This...
by JFM Team | May 10, 2018
For every job role there is a minimum rate of pay or salary which you are entitled to. Any figure under that minimum entitlement means you’re underpaid at work, and you are entitled to that difference. How do I check my minimum entitlements? You can check your...
by JFM Team | May 8, 2018
An employer does not have a legal right to dismiss an employee because they have exercised a workplace right to take leave. Our law states that disciplinary procedures need to be fair and reasonable therefore, terminating an employee on leave or who is temporarily...
