Will Labor’s minimum wage boost “flow back into the tills of small business”? It’s complicated Politics Matthew Elmas 17 May 2019 Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.
Fair Work Commission decision looms as minimum wage campaign heats up Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 14 May 2019 Lobbyists and unions are descending on the Fair Work Commission this week for final hearings about the annual minimum wage decision.
“Epidemic”: $350 million more unpaid superannuation as industry urges crackdown on dodgy employers Superannuation Matthew Elmas 3 May 2019 Unpaid super is becoming a bigger issue as the industry calls for new laws to make it harder for businesses to dodge their obligations.
Small businesses at risk of millions in backpay claims as casual double-dipping debate continues Legal Matthew Elmas 25 February 2019 Lobbyists say small business is threatened by casual double-dipping amid ongoing uncertainty over court action, who it effects and why.
ATO: A whopping $860 million in lost superannuation was claimed late last year Superannuation Matthew Elmas 6 February 2019 Aussies have been busy bees over the holidays, consolidating their super at a pretty incredible rate in the last three months of 2018.
It’s a scorcher: What businesses need to know about working in extreme heat Business Advice Matthew Elmas 24 January 2019 Here's what employers need to know about their duty of care to employees in the heat. Because it's hot. Really hot.
‘It’s a grand idea, until you try it’: The surprising downsides of working from home Productivity The Conversation 15 January 2019 Working from home sounds like an awesome idea, until you actually try it. The reality is there are downsides that will surprise you.
“Dodgy bosses” who underpay superannuation to face higher penalties and court action under Labor plan Superannuation Matthew Elmas 17 December 2018 Businesses will face "record penalties" under a new Labor plan to crack down on dodgy employers skipping out on superannuation payments.
Government moves on “double-dipping” casual workers — but changes far from bulletproof People Matthew Elmas 11 December 2018 Employers will have an avenue to offset claims for back pay from 'regular casuals', but the government has stopped short of trying to change the Fair Work Act to clarify the definition of casual work.
Superannuation crackdown for small businesses under new laws for dodgy operators Legal Matthew Elmas 7 December 2018 A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.
It’s time for paid domestic violence leave, writes Anthony Albanese Politics Anthony Albanese 6 December 2018 The provision of paid domestic violence leave will make it easier for women to escape abusive situations, writes Anthony Albanese.
Coalition-led committee backs move to stop full-time employees being replaced by casuals Politics Matthew Elmas 5 December 2018 A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.
