The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against another 7-Eleven franchisee for underpaying 12 employees. Couple Haiyao Xu...
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against another 7-Eleven franchisee for underpaying 12 employees. Couple Haiyao Xu and Yiran Gu, who operated a 7-Eleven store in Parkville Melbourne, were found to have underpaid staff by over $84,000 while building up a near $3 million property portfolio. Judge Suzanne...
On 15 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission released a statement to advise how the Full Bench proposed to...
On 15 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission released a statement to advise how the Full Bench proposed to deal with the payment of wages in relation to five issues; timing of payment of wages, removing a restriction on the days for payment of wages, timing of payment on...
On Thursday 23 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission announced it would increase filing fees, high income thresholds and...
On Thursday 23 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission announced it would increase filing fees, high income thresholds and compensation caps for unfair dismissal applications. For unfair dismissal claims occurring on or after the 1 July 2016, the high income threshold will be increased to $138,900 and the compensation limit...
Anyone in business would know that it is always a good idea to register your trademarks to protect them...
Anyone in business would know that it is always a good idea to register your trademarks to protect them for your business. In fact, there’s a little saying that’s been going around, especially when it comes to the topic of UGG boots: “Don’t be an Ugg. Register your trademark before...
At the National Retail Association (NRA) we pride ourselves on the services, benefits and value for money that we...
At the National Retail Association (NRA) we pride ourselves on the services, benefits and value for money that we offer our members. You can rest assured that an investment in a NRA membership can save you thousands in the running of your business. Did you know that as a member of...
This week saw the National Retail Association facilitate two mental health workshops to help our members identify and manage...
This week saw the National Retail Association facilitate two mental health workshops to help our members identify and manage mental health issues in the workplace. New Australian research has identified that workplace bullying and harassment increases the likelihood of a worker developing suicidal thoughts. These results highlight a growing need...
Language in the workplace, especially between colleagues and team members, performs an important role in determining what is acceptable...
Language in the workplace, especially between colleagues and team members, performs an important role in determining what is acceptable behaviour, and ultimately, what the broader workplace environment looks like. In many workplaces, it is unfortunate that condescending and patronising language can be an all-too-frequent occurrence. In many instances, a capable and...
This week we look at a recent case which serves as a timely reminder to employers engaging in enterprise...
This week we look at a recent case which serves as a timely reminder to employers engaging in enterprise bargaining to take note of the time requirements as detailed in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). If you are considering bargaining or if your enterprise agreement is due to...
This week we look at a recent case where a club was ordered to pay over $415,000 in compensation...
This week we look at a recent case where a club was ordered to pay over $415,000 in compensation when they breached multiple IR laws and engaged in adverse action by modifying an employee’s hours from full-time to part-time without mutual consent to avoid extra costs of a worker’s...
All Australian employees are entitled to parental leave if they have worked for their employer for a least 12...
All Australian employees are entitled to parental leave if they have worked for their employer for a least 12 months: before the date or expected date of birth. Parental leave entitlements may include: • Maternity leave • Paternity and partner leave • Adoption leave • Special maternity leave • A safe job and no safe...
With reviews at the click of a button, consumers are no longer taking the word of a sales person...
With reviews at the click of a button, consumers are no longer taking the word of a sales person as gospel. Online reviews can generate brand awareness, upsell customers, build trust and loyalty, however they can also create headaches for business with a few strokes of the keyboard. As a...
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007), one in five Australian adults will experience a mental illness in...
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007), one in five Australian adults will experience a mental illness in any given year. With common conditions like depression and anxiety becoming more prevalent in the workplace, businesses are being urged to consider how they manage mental health issues amongst their...
In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission, a human resources manager has been held responsible for failing...
In a recent case before the Fair Work Commission, a human resources manager has been held responsible for failing to adequately prepare their colleague in the investigation of an employee. The employee, who had provided over 30 years of service to K&S Freighters Pty Ltd, was called to a meeting...
As part of its commitment to improving safety for Queenslanders at work, the Palaszcuk Government has introduced a number...
As part of its commitment to improving safety for Queenslanders at work, the Palaszcuk Government has introduced a number of changes to the State’s work health and safety (WHS) laws. Legislation that was recently passed to restore elements of the original Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which were...