FWC Casual Conversion Decision

FWC Casual Conversion Decision

The Fair Work Commission has determined that casual workers covered by 85 of the approximately 120 federal Modern Awards will be given the right to request permanent employment if they work regular hours over a year. As part of the never-ending review of the Modern...
Penalty Rate Changes 2017

Penalty Rate Changes 2017

On 5 June 2017, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision about how the changes to Sunday penalty rates will be introduced. The FWC decided they will be phased in over 3 or 4 years, depending on the award and employment type, starting from 1 July 2017. Who...
Important Changes from 1 July 2017

Important Changes from 1 July 2017

In addition to the increased minimum wages and changes to penalty payments under some Modern Awards, there have been some other changes effective from 1st July 2017. An award free employee must now be paid at least the National Minimum Wage of $18.29 per hour. The...
Court Finds Accounting Firm Liable

Court Finds Accounting Firm Liable

In a precedent setting legal decision, an accounting business has been found liable as an accessory for its role in the underpayment of employees by its client. The Federal Circuit Court ruled that the accounting firm was found to have “deliberately shut its...