Changes to the Fair Work Act and what this means for employers

Changes to the Fair Work Act and what this means for employers

by | Jun 27, 2023

The industrial landscape has changed dramatically since the introduction of sweeping changes to employee entitlements in the latest amendments to the Fair Work Act, 2009 (Cth).  What do employers need to know? In December 2022, the Albanese Government introduced the...
Working out if I’ve been underpaid

Working out if I’ve been underpaid

by | Jun 22, 2020

Most employers do the right thing and pay their employees the prescribed rates of pay under the Fair Work Commission Modern Awards or the National Minimum Wage. A small minority do not, and if you’re employed by one of these then you are missing out on what is...
Annualised Wage Arrangements – are you being underpaid?

Annualised Wage Arrangements – are you being underpaid?

by | Apr 10, 2020

Just before the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the Australian economy, the Fair Work Commission made new rules for annualised wage arrangements. Despite the pandemic, as an employee who is paid an annualised wage (i.e. a fixed dollar amount, rather than an hourly...

The Repercussions of Restaurant Underpayments of Wages

by | 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...
Do These Employment Law Updates Affect You?

Do These Employment Law Updates Affect You?

by | 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...
Do You Work Under The Banking And Finance Award?

Do You Work Under The Banking And Finance Award?

by | 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...