Category: Human Resources

2020-2
Human Resources

2020 Wrap Up

As this unique and challenging year draws to a close, we summarise the changes to HR and Safety in 2020. This year the Fair Work

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WHSmith Underpays Australian Workers

WHSmith Australia has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying employees by $2.2 million. WHSmith Australia, owned by UK company WHSmith

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Human Resources

National Library Underpayment

The National Library of Australia, based in Canberra, has self-reported underpaying casual workers for the past two decades. The National Library is a public Commonwealth

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WA Hospitality Workers Underpaid

Nearly 400 West Australian hospitality workers have been underpaid by restaurants and cafes that do not comply with employment law. Department of Mines, Industry Regulation

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457 Visa Holder Unfairly Dismissed

A 457 Visa holder has been unfairly dismissed despite fabricating his qualifications and recording his employer’s conversations. A cook was employed by a Chinese restaurant

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Workplace Mental Health

The Allianz Future Thriving Workplaces report has examined workplace mental health and workers compensation claims, finding the cost of mental health injuries is on the

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