by JFM Team | Oct 28, 2019
Recent cases of restaurant underpayments have drawn significant media attention. One such case is the alleged denial of employee wages by high-end restaurant chain Rockpool. The restaurant has been accused of tampering with pay and time-sheet software to make...
by JFM Team | Jul 28, 2019
For the last two years, the Fair Work Ombudsman’s office headed by Sandra Parker has been investigating the relationship between Uber and its drivers. The result has caused surprise in several quarters, seeing that her final statement read as follows: “The...
by JFM Team | Jul 24, 2019
With the ever-changing terrain surrounding Australian businesses and their specific industries, employers and employees should be aware of recent Employment Law updates that have been made effective in the new financial year. These changes include increased salary...
by JFM Team | Jul 3, 2019
Get help understanding the banking and finance award system, how the high income threshold can affect you, and whether a redundancy is legitimate. Are you covered by an award? Modern awards have been imposed by the Fair Work Commission and are present to ensure an...
by JFM Team | Jul 2, 2019
Employees who have lost their job as a result of their business falling into liquidation may be eligible to receive Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) assistance from the Australian Government. If you are unsure of your eligibility as for an FEG payment and don’t...
by JFM Team | Jun 25, 2019
A guide to help executives with negotiating an executive employment contract, managing workplace changes, understanding restrictive covenants and responding to complaints. Negotiating an executive employment contract Many employment contracts are standard-form...
