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Sham contracting findings released

The Fair Work Ombudsman  has released the findings of our audit into sham contracting in the cleaning services, hair and beauty and call centre industries. Sham contracting occurs when an employer attempts to disguise an employment relationship as an independent … Continue reading

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HR MANAGER PENALISED FOR THE EMPLOYER’S BREACHES

In a recent decision by the Federal Magistrates Court, a Human Resources Manager of a company was ordered to pay a penalty for being knowingly involved in breaches of workplace laws by his employer. In the case of Fair Work … Continue reading

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Fewer employers now qualify for Small Business Fair Dismissal Code

With all the focus on the new Paid Parental Leave scheme that came into effect at the start of the year, many smaller businesses may have failed to note the important change to the definition of “small business” that occurred … Continue reading

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