#Wage
Wage growth is slowing everywhere except for one age group
James Keene of Employment Hero explains why younger workers are the standout in an otherwise softening SMB labour market.
The $130 billion wage subsidy scheme (JobKeeper payment) explained
A $130 billion wage subsidy scheme (JobKeeper) has been announced by federal government to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan to subside wages, known as the JobKeeper payment, is historic, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stating to Sky News this morning that Australia has “never seen income support like this.” Prime Minister Scott Morrison […]
Minimum wage increases by $21.60 a week
The Fair Work Commission has decided on a three per cent increase in the national minimum wage from July 1. Australia’s lowest paid workers will get a smaller pay rise this year of three per cent, but the industrial umpire says it will help improve their living standards. The national minimum wage will rise by […]
Unions NSW calls for gig providers to follow Airtasker’s lead following worker agreement
An agreement between Airtasker and Unions NSW aims to improve conditions for workers who use the online job-posting platform, according to reports. In addition to updating its price guide to reflect award wages or higher, Airtasker will introduce a personal injury policy as well as a dispute resolution process to be overseen by the industrial umpire, Fair […]
Bosses: Cap your pay
While it’s true that the hard work we’ve put in to get our business off the ground warrants monetary appreciation, it’s important to find that limit of self-pay that stops you from eating into the business itself.
Media company fined for failing to pay interns
In what is being called a landmark decision, the Federal Circuit Court in Melbourne has fined Crocmedia Pty Ltd for underpaying two interns employed in the company for 20 months.