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Following my recent unfair dismissal article I now look at how employers can defend general protections claims made to the Fair Work Commission. What are the general protections? General protections are contained in the Fair Work Act...
On 16 June 2020, the Victorian Wage Theft Bill 2020 was passed by the Victorian Parliament and will be known as the Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic) (“Act”) when it is introduced next year. The new wage theft laws will establish...
On 19 June 2020, the Fair Work Commission increased the national minimum wage by 1.75% (equivalent to $13.00 per week). This follows an increase of 3% last year. The new minimum wage will be $753.80 a week or $19.84 per hour and comes...
Employing Staff – 5 tips for Small Business Owners I really admire people who have the passion, drive and motivation to start up a business from scratch. One of my good friends has started her own business and I couldn’t be...
Today the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage by 3%. This follows an increase of 3.5% last year. When the Fair Work Commission decides to increase the minimum wage from 1 July each year,...
