The Fair Compass
La Trobe University’s $9.3 Million Wage Underpayment: Important Lessons for Australian Employers
This case serves as an important reminder to employers about tracking underpayments to avoid financial and reputational costs.
Read MoreFWO Secured Largest Penalties in its 15-Year Run – $473 Million for Underpayments
Employers have had to pay out $473 million to employees for underpayments and pay a further $21.2 million in court ordered penalties.
Read MoreEmployer’s Best Protection: Moving Past Checkbox Compliance
The concept of ‘lunchtime training sessions’ don’t compare to formal structured training sessions, as this recent Fair Work case demonstrates.
Read MoreWhen a Valid Reason Isn’t Enough: Lessons from a Recent Unfair Dismissal Case
An unfair dismissal matter handed down by Fair Work emphasises the need to satisfy two tests when considering termination of a staff member.
Read MoreSmoking Gun: FWC Upholds Dismissal of Sydney Ferry Master for Drug Policy Breach
Ferry captain loses job for a policy breach despite initial reinstatement, as the Commission upholds employer’s zero-tolerance drug policy.
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