An accountancy firm has been ordered to pay penalties after providing the Fair Work Ombudsman with false records and covering up underpayments for their client.

The Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill, tabled in Federal Parliament today, will improve clarity and flexibility for both employers and employees and stimulate job creation in our state.

Tabled by the Industrial Relations Minister in Federal Parliament, the proposed changes to Australia’s workplace laws will have a major and lasting impact on our workforce and businesses.

November was a busy month for the Fair Work Commission with several decisions resulting in many modern awards being changed more than once.

With payment of wages being in the media recently, sparked by recent large-scale, multi-million-dollar underpayments claims, it is increasingly important to understand your business’ obligations.

End-of-year work celebrations are likely to be very different this year as employers face new risks and challenges to provide a safe environment for their staff.

The Fair Work Commission has warned employers against using social media to communicate with staff after it found an employee was unfairly dismissed, despite the business being justified in their decision.

With the start of a new year, employers should be reviewing their mental health strategy to ensure the wellbeing of their employees and the long-term performance of the business.

An economics professor who owned a grocery store claimed to be unaware of the minimum entitlements applicable to the business’ employees - who were paid as little as $10 an hour.

There has been a lot of commentary around this week about the Australian Open 2021 proceeding and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to voice our support.

In collaboration with Bastion RM and Pitcher Partners, a survey by Bastion Insights has highlighted the benefits and pitfalls of working from home for both the employer and employee.

The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer’s application to reduce redundancy pay, stating redeployment offers would have resulted in more travel and less pay, therefore unacceptable.

As part of the Federal Government’s JobMaker Plan in the 2020-21 Federal Budget to support businesses and young workers, the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is now open for registrations.

Regardless of your business’ size or industry, business leaders need to protect the workers and the business by introducing a mental health auditing program as part of regular operations.

A former employee has argued to the Fair Work Commission that he had no choice but to resign after his employer refused to provide a desk to work from home on during COVID-19 restrictions.

Businesses are often overwhelmed by the planning, documentation and costs when onboarding new staff. Use this guide to help you implement a holistic and legally compliant process without the headache.