The Uniting Church ripped off 9,500 aged care workers by more than $3.3 million, but will not be prosecuted. Instead, the Fair Work Ombudsman has offered the organisation the chance to enter into an Enforceable Undertaking. However, the agreement does…
A prison guard has lost his unfair dismissal case after being sacked for using excessive force while tackling an inmate. The Fair Work Commission rejected the guard's suggestion that he was acting in self-defence. Prison guard loses unfair dismissal Adam…
Virgin today announced it is axing 3000 jobs as part of a major restructure - so what is a genuine redundancy? The airline's new owners are restructuring the business to transform it into a low-cost carrier. Cabin crew, ground crew,…
Employees who have been working from home as a result of the pandemic don't want to return to the office. The problem is so bad, employers are hiring lawyers to force their staff back to work. Work-from-home employees reluctant to…
The operator of the Bakers Boutique & Patisserie retail bakery outlets is facing court for ripping off his workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman accuses the retailer of failing to comply with two Compliance Notices. Bakery operator in court Facing the…
The JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments will be cut back after September, but will remain in place until the new year. The government announced the changes today as the coronavirus continues to impact the economy, and unemployment continues to rise. JobKeeper…
A young labourer classified as an 'independent contractor' was paid 25 percent less than the award rate - and it's legal. Currently, workplace laws allow unskilled workers to be classified as contractors, instead of employees. As a result, employers can…
The operators of two north-Queensland food outlets have been penalised $86,000 for underpaying 18 workers. Judge Michael Jarrett found the wage theft had been deliberate and said the penalties are a message to deter others. North-Queensland food outlets penalised The…
The operators of an Italian restaurant are accused of ripping off 40 employees a total of $53,850. Facing the Federal Circuit Court are James McBride and his company Domain Botanical Business. Italian restaurant accused of ripping off 40 employees McBride…
JobKeeper payments to priests, imams and rabbis are unconstitutional, according to experts. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg amended the wage subsidy scheme in late April to include religious practitioners. JobKeeper payments to priests unconstitutional Associate professor Luke Beck is a constitutional law…
