#Wages
SME hiring struggles continue, but wages show signs of improvement, data shows
In December 2022, the average number of employees working for Small and Medium Enterprises in Australia increased by 20.7 points compared to January 2019.
Breaking gender stereotypes: 4 key strategies women need to negotiate higher salary
According to latest WEF’s 2021 ‘Global Gender Gap report’, it will take another 135.6 years to close the gender parity gap.
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 […]
Former owner of pizza outlet fined for underpaying employees almost $26,000
The Federal Circuit Court has fined a former owner of the Crust pizza outlet in Maroubra $3825 for refusing to reimburse 8 underpaid workers. The 8 delivery drivers and sales employees who worked for the former owner, Sotirios Theocharidis, were underpaid a total of $25,995 in 2013. The underpayments were discovered by the Fair Work […]
Factory workers underpaid $45,000 over eight years due to computer error
25 Factory workers at Nambucca Heads on the NSW North Coast have been underpaid by a total of $45,000 over eight years. An investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman discovered that the wages system had been set up incorrectly resulting in miscalculations of leave accruals, leave loading and superannuation entitlements between 2007 and 2015. The […]
Is that a torn note in your till? Melbourne restaurant in hot water for unlawful deductions
A Melbourne fast food restaurant has been officially cautioned by the Fair Work Ombudsman after a random audit discovered a range of unlawful deductions were being taken from staff wages.
Aussies lack professional advice when switching superannuation
Only 35.4 per cent of Australians sought the advice of a professional, such as an accountant or financial planner, when deciding to change superannuation providers.
Businesswomen who underpaid because minimum pay rates are “just crazy” fined $228,000
A $228,000 fine has been handed down to the operator of a travel services company for underpaying an employee because she thinks the requirement of minimum pay rates is “just crazy”.
FWO crackdown on hospitality industry unveils over $1.2 million in underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has conducted spot checks in restaurants, cafés and catering companies throughout the country, finding over $1.2 million in underpayments in the process.
Underpaying backpackers leads to $100,000 in fines
Almost $100,00 in penalties has been handed down to a Cairns businessman and his tour company after he was found guilty of underpaying five backpackers.
Less English, less pay: Restaurant owner admits underpaying workers according to English skills
The owner of a restaurant that last year catered for the Chinese President’s travelling party to Hobart has admitted to underpaying an employee because her English skills were simply not up to scratch.
Sydney childcare centre underpays workers over $360,000
The Federal Circuit Court has penalised a Sydney businessman $28,900 for underpaying employees at his former childcare centre over $360,000.
Tax reform should put everything on the table: PwC
Tom Seymour said the nation would not see housing become more affordable, a rise in job security, and a boost in education if major tax reform were not accomplished.
Security guards allegedly underpaid $94,000
The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun taking legal action against a NSW security contractor for allegedly underpaying 14 security guards almost $94,000.
Aged care workers underpaid $4.8 million
Staff are to be back-paid $4.8 million after their overtime rates were underpaid for at least six years.
$15 a day & overcrowded accommodation: Company under FWO spotlight
The FWO has found a Taiwanese company has underpaid dozens of Chinese and Filipino workers it brought to regional NSW $873,000 and housed them in overcrowded accommodation.
South Australia Saturday penalty rates abolished
South Australia’s Saturday penalty rates will be abolished and Sunday rates cut in half as a result of a landmark agreement between the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA).
Unchecked wage rates results in underpayment of half a million dollars
An Australian health business has inadvertently underpaid almost 200 employees half a million dollars.
Australia’s cleaners underpaid $763,000
A crackdown on cleaning contractors has revealed 1,212 of Australia’s cleaners have been underpaid almost $763,000.
Bakers Delight stores underpay almost $40,000
26 Bakers Delight employees have been reimbursed almost $40,000, following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Slight rise in wages highlights poorest yearly growth rate since 1997
The slight rise during the December quarter brings the year on year growth to 2.5 per cent, the lowest since the Government records on wages began in 1997.
Surfers Paradise nightclub underpays 54 workers
A Gold Coast crackdown by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has found a Surfers Paradise nightclub underpaid 54 workers to the tune of $63,200.
Restaurants undercut by wage and staff costs
Wages and staff on-costs including payroll tax and training have reached “unsustainable” levels and now account for nearly half of business expenses in the restaurant sector. According to the 2014 Industry Benchmarking Report produced by the sector’s peak body, Restaurant and Catering Australia, wages and on-staff costs now account for 45.3 per cent of business […]
How to set your salary
Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here’s how to determine what you’re worth.