Tag: Employer Obligations

Habitual Underpayment Comes at a Heavy Cost: Court Imposes Nearly $480,000 in Penalties

Posted on October 19, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Civil Penalties, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Underpayment, Workplace Compliance

Two businesses and their manager face nearly $480,000 in court penalties for repeated underpayments, adverse action and workplace law breaches. Continue reading

Bakery Feeling the Heat from the Fair Work Ombudsman for the Fourth Time in Five Years

Posted on October 19, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Underpayment, Workplace Compliance

A Perth bakery faces its fourth Fair Work enforcement action in five years, highlighting employer obligations around workplace inspections and... Continue reading

False Records in Farm Labour: Court Imposes $180,288 in Fair Work Penalties

Posted on September 18, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Labour Hire, Payroll, Workplace Compliance, Workplace Investigation

A Federal Circuit and Family Court decision imposing $180,288 in penalties highlights the serious consequences of providing false employment records... Continue reading

Right to Disconnect: Is Sending a TikTok a Breach?

Posted on September 17, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, General Protections, HR, Right To Disconnect, Workplace Policies, Workplace Rights

Australia’s first right to disconnect rulings provide important guidance on when after-hours contact may cross the line. Continue reading

Modern Slavery Reform: Proposed Criminal Offence Raises the Stakes for Employers

Posted on September 16, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Labour Hire, Modern Slavery, Workplace Compliance

Proposed modern slavery reforms could introduce significant new criminal liability for Australian businesses. Continue reading

From “Toughen Up” to Respect: Preparing the Workforce for a New Era of Workplace Standards

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, HR, Psychosocial Safety, Workplace Bullying, Workplace Compliance, Workplace Culture, Workplace Training

The FWC’s Jetstar decision highlights the growing focus on respectful workplace behaviour, psychosocial safety, and the challenge of shifting outdated... Continue reading

FWC Shuts Down “Reactivate and Avoid Liability” Playbook

Posted on May 6, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Commission, HR, Redundancy, Unfair Deactivation, Workplace Compliance

The FWC has confirmed that reactivating a gig worker does not prevent liability for unfair deactivation, reinforcing the risks of... Continue reading

Can I Make My Employee Redundant? Understanding Genuine Redundancy Obligations

Posted on April 16, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, Genuine Redundancy, HR, Redeployment, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

A genuine redundancy focuses on the role, not the person. Employers must meet strict legal requirements to avoid costly unfair... Continue reading

Labour Day Public Holidays Across Australia in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, HR, Payroll, Public Holidays, Workforce Planning

Labour Day public holidays fall on different dates across Australia in 2026, requiring employers to plan for varying compliance, payroll,... Continue reading

Walking the Narrow Line: Discretionary Resignation or Forced Dismissal?

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, General Protections, HR, Unfair Dismissal

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights the “narrow line” between resignation and dismissal, reinforcing the importance of how employers... Continue reading

Junior Rates No More? An Update on the FWC Decision

Posted on April 1, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance, Wage Increase

The Fair Work Commission has ruled to abolish junior rates for employees aged 18–20 across key retail, fast food, and... Continue reading

Junior Rates No More? FWC Considers Removing Age-Based Pay for Workers Over 18

Posted on March 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance

The Fair Work Commission is considering an application to remove junior pay rates for workers aged 18 and over in... Continue reading

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