The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has today determined to increase the National Minimum Wage by 3.5%, and for the same increase to be applied to the minimum rates in each Modern Award. The Full Bench was very positive in its statement about its view on the economic outlook for Australia, stating: “Compared…
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has released its decision on the transitional arrangements that are to apply to the phasing in of the new penalty rates arising from its decision on 23 February 2017. Affected employers will recall that in that February decision, the Full Bench determined to impose the following changes…
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has today determined to increase the National Minimum Wage by 3.3%, and for the same increase to be applied to the minimum rates in each Modern Award. The Full Bench cited a number of economic factors that influenced its decision as to the extent of the increase,…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been successful in obtaining an Order that will serve as a warning to Company Directors, where the company is underpaying staff. This was a security services company (and also with a history of dealings with the FWO), that admitted a number of contraventions relating to the underpayment of 8 employees…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently released a statement confirming that it has commenced legal action against a Victorian accounting firm for its role in underpaying Taiwanese backpackers. The accounting firm provided payroll services to a fast food business and it is alleged that the accounting firm processed wage payments for the Taiwanese workers despite…
