Fast food operator fined over $800,000 for serious workplace contraventions

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A pair of Adelaide restaurant operators have been hit with an $802,000 penalty following a severe case of worker exploitation involving migrant employees.

Superannuation contributions are rising again. Is your business ready?

From 1 July 2025, the minimum superannuation contribution will increase to 12 per cent.

The FWC has decided: minimum wage will increase by 3.5%

The Fair Work Commission’s Minimum Wage Panel has handed down its decision on the annual wage review.

Your handbook to upcoming migration law changes

Australia’s immigration laws are among the most complex and intricate globally, and they’ve undergone another round of significant changes. These changes will place strict restrictions on foreign ownership of houses, …

Expert Panel decision on gender-based undervaluation – priority awards

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The FWC’s Expert Panel issued its first decision in a review of potential gender-based undervaluation in five priority modern awards.

Rod Marshall among Australia’s Best Lawyers in 2026 Edition

Citation Legal and Rod Marshall recognised in the 18th edition of Best Lawyers Australia.

Flexible work after parental leave: FWC decision explained

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A recent Fair Work Commission decision has brought renewed attention to the rights of employees seeking flexible working arrangements.

Understanding the FWO Payroll Remediation Guide

The FWO has published its first Payroll Remediation Program Guide, a document designed to help employers identify and correct large-scale employee underpayments.

Work Value Case: what the Nurses Award changes mean for your organisation

On 6 December 2024, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued its third decision in relation to the Work Value Case.

Genuine redundancy or unfair dismissal? The FWC decides

A recent FWC case revealed that a construction company failed to adequately consult an employee during the redundancy process, finding that the dismissal wasn’t harsh, unjust, or unreasonable.