New laws criminalising wage theft in Australia. Discover how the amendments impact employers, the enforcement mechanisms, and protections for small businesses. Stay informed to avoid legal risks and ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act.
Discover the intricacies of employee wage deductions and compliance with the Fair Work Act. Explore reasonable deduction scenarios, authorised instances, and legal considerations for employers. Navigate the landscape of wage deductions responsibly and in line with relevant regulations.
Explore the far-reaching implications of staff underpayment, grasp the root causes behind these errors, and adopt proactive measures to shield your business from financial penalties and reputational harm.
As employers, we’re often less than impressed with the notice given by employees when they are unwell. We’ll explore what’s required for employees to access their personal leave entitlements and some of the issues employers face when asking for evidence to support the claim for personal leave. How do you as an employer manage employee’s access to their leave? Can you ask for a medical certificate? What if it’s backdated? What are your employees entitled to? Can you say “NO”?
While we all do our best when calculating wages and entitlements for our employees, it’s complicated! So what do you do when you receive an email from one of your employees making an underpayment claim?