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The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 has introduced a major change to Australia’s employment law: the criminalisation of wage theft. Employers who
For small businesses, HR compliance often feels like a box-ticking exercise—necessary but not necessarily beneficial. However, when approached strategically, HR compliance can become a genuine
A workplace Christmas party is a fantastic way to celebrate your team’s achievements and strengthen workplace relationships. However, HR obligations don’t stop when the office
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These amendments will introduce an employee’s right to disconnect into the Fair Work Act 2009, which makes clear that employees are not required to monitor,
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 brings significant changes to the definition of ‘casual employee’ under the Fair Work Act
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A Melbourne mortgage broking business, Ansa Finance, and its manager have been penalised $99,900 by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) for failing to take the