On Thursday, 13 August 2020, the High Court made a landmark decision regarding the case between Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). The dispute involved two employees at Mondelez’ Cadbury food manufacturing plant in...
The new financial year is quickly approaching and for many businesses that will mean changes will have to be made to their payroll to remain compliant with legislation. Following is a summary of key information any payroll professional requires to ensure compliance in...
Everything You Need to Know About the 2020-21 Minimum Wage Increase On 1 July 2020 the Australian minimum wage for 2020 to 2021 increased by 1.75% per cent to $19.84 per hour. This means a full-time employee will earn a minimum of $753.80 per week, an increase of $13...
To support businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19, a range of new measures have been introduced by the Australian Government, Fair Work Commission (FWC), and Australian Tax Office (ATO). These range from legislation changes and economic relief packages...
How to Get the Most Out the Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty (SGA) On 6 March 2020 the government introduced a Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty (SGA). The purpose of this amnesty is to give employers a chance to disclose and pay previously unpaid Super Guarantee...