A Snap Fitness franchisee is facing $31,500 in penalties for allegedly underpaying a receptionist. The company also allegedly failed to comply with requests from the Fair Work Ombudsman to rectify the wage theft. To connect with us, please follow us…
Aussie comedian Isaac Butterfield is in hot water following a 'joke' he told about the Christchurch massacre. Muslims and anti-discrimination advocates have labelled the joke "racist" and "offensive". Many subsequently took the social media to criticise the comic, with some…
The Uniting Church ripped off 9,500 aged care workers by more than $3.3 million, but will not be prosecuted. Instead, the Fair Work Ombudsman has offered the organisation the chance to enter into an Enforceable Undertaking. However, the agreement does…
A BP mine worker unfairly dismissed for posting a Hitler parody video has been awarded $200,000 in lost wages. The worker initially lost his unfair dismissal claim in the Fair Work Commission. However, a full bench overturned that decision on…
A prison guard has lost his unfair dismissal case after being sacked for using excessive force while tackling an inmate. The Fair Work Commission rejected the guard's suggestion that he was acting in self-defence. To connect with us, please follow…
The University of Melbourne is accused of underpaying thousands of casual tutors more than $6 million. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) describes the wage theft as "diabolical" and "systemic" and just the tip of the iceberg. To connect with…
Virgin today announced it is axing 3000 jobs as part of a major restructure - so what is a genuine redundancy? The airline's new owners are restructuring the business to transform it into a low-cost carrier. Cabin crew, ground crew,…
The government has announced it will provide paid pandemic leave, following intense pressure from Labor, unions and business groups. The new $1,500 payment will be available to those who have to isolate for 14-days to help stop the spread of…
Ellen DeGeneres wants to quit her long-running talk show after mounting allegations of a toxic work culture, according to insiders. More than 30 former staff have accused senior producers of racism, bullying and sexual harassment. “She feels she can’t go…
NRL legend Steve Renouf has revealed shocking racism he heard while playing for the Brisbane Broncos. As a result, current CEO, Paul White, has apologised to Renouf, saying racism has no place in the game or in society. To connect…
