Remote, overseas workers: What are the HR implications for employers?
With the continuation of hybrid work, there has been a massive spike in people working remotely — and even overseas. But what are the hidden HR implications that Australian businesses need to consider?
Business that skimmed worker pay packets to cover visa costs fined $58,000
A Sydney day spa operator will pay a $10,000 fine for dipping into worker pay packets over a four year period, signing an undertaking with the FWO.
Labor announces crackdown on businesses employing foreign workers, hiking costs more than 50%
Labor has announced a crackdown on businesses employing international workers will be on the cards if it forms government on May 18.
“Easy targets”: Business to pay $65,000 for underpaying 19 workers, not keeping records
A Brisbane labour-hire company has been ordered to pay more than $65,000 for underpaying 19 international workers and failing to keep records.
Crust franchisee to face Court over allegations it paid workers less because they weren’t Australian
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against a Crust franchisee, alleging it paid international workers less than Australian colleagues.
