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Restaurant penalised for obstructing Fair Work inspector
The judge described the obstruction of FWO investigators as “calculated action designed to frustrate the application of ...
Director ID: how new requirements will stop illegal activity
If an SME is found practising illegal phoenix activity, there is little to no likelihood that they will have the resourc...
Common breach of contract issues and how to resolve them
The most effective way of protecting your business from being party to a breach of contract is to have a solid written c...
Long-term plans in unpredictable times
An exit plan, if handled well, can support a comfortable future, allowing small-business owners to make the most of thei...
Christmas and New Year leave and shutdowns: what are the rules this season?
Refusing an employee’s request to take leave may be reasonable if, for example, they are required to perform equipment m...
Confirming and monitoring employee vaccination status: five questions to ask
Communication with employees is crucial, especially in a post-COVID environment in which policies and health situations ...
Audio company introduces fairer contract terms for small-business customers
The ACCC was concerned that the company's contract would roll over for another full contract term if the customer did no...
Cafe served with court date for underpayments
The employees, which included five student visa holders, were found to have been underpaid their minimum wages for ordin...
Small-business rental disputes at a record high
The vast majority of enquiries were to resolve rent relief disputes under the Victorian Government’s Commercial Tenancy ...
FWO recovers more than $148 million for underpaid workers
Fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés, corporate underpayments, horticulture, sham contracting, franchising and conta...