Workplace Investigations Masterclass

So you need to look into the conduct of an employee, but don’t know where to start. The ability to carry out an effective workplace investigation is fast becoming an essential skill for any business owner, manager, or HR professional. The Fair Work Commission is losing patience over defective investigations, and they are now becoming…

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Individuals facing tougher penalties for wage non-compliance

A torso shot of a man in a grey blazer, light blue collared dress shirt and a blue stripy tie holding up a red rectangle card.

With the Corporations Amendment (Strengthening Protections for Employee Entitlements) Act 2018 (Cth) (the Amendment Act) taking effect last month, now is an apt time to reflect on how officers of a company are subject to hefty penalties for failing to pay employee entitlements adequately when they fall due. The Amendment Act demonstrates stronger policy objectives behind the…

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