The Employers Guide To Handling Underpayment Of Wages

The Employers Guide To Handling Underpayment Of Wages

by | Nov 8, 2018

It is the duty of employees to avoid underpayment of wages issues by ensuring that their employees are being paid correctly and that good records are kept regarding employees and payment. Employers also have a duty ensure that they are paying employees ALL their...
Underpayment still a big issue for small businesses

Underpayment still a big issue for small businesses

by | 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...
Are you being underpaid at work?

Are you being underpaid at work?

by | 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… you are entitled to that difference. How do I check my minimum entitlements? You can check your...
Directors and Executives Beware: Liability Under Section 550

Directors and Executives Beware: Liability Under Section 550

by | Sep 7, 2016

The Fair Work Ombudsman (‘FWO’) conducted an investigation into a cleaning business called Grouped Property Services (‘GPS’). The investigation revealed numerous failures to pay minimum entitlements and to comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’), the...