Tag: Wages

A crackdown on cleaning contractors has revealed 1,212 of Australia’s cleaners have been underpaid almost $763,000.

26 Bakers Delight employees have been reimbursed almost $40,000, following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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.

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.

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 […]

Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here’s how to determine what you’re worth.

Unemployment has continued to rise, but at a slow pace favoured over a sharp jump, according to economists. The slight rise in the month of November to 5.3 percent reflected a weakening global economy and softening hiring intentions.

You know you deserve a raise, but aren’t sure how best to broach what can be a touchy and somewhat uncomfortable subject with your boss.

Small businesses look set to face an ongoing struggle to contain wages in 2011, according to the 2011 Australian Institute of Management (AIM) National Salary Survey.

When you’re running a small business it’s vital to manage your fixed costs. Staff costs are possibly the biggest one. You want to pay fairly but not through the nose for your people, but how do you know what your staff are really worth? Digital tools such as the salary checker app for iPhones may help.