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Court set to test employment records obligations

Previously existing loopholes which enabled employers to avoid penalties for underpayment are now closed. Businesses that don’t meet record-keeping or payslip obligations without reasonable excuse are at a higher-than-ever risk of liability under the act.

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A landmark court case to be heard later this year will test a key assumption about employment records that could be used to convict businesses of wage underpayment, a law firm has said.

Bikini business fined $30k over refunds policy

Businesses have a responsibility to brush up on their obligations. Agencies such as Consumer Protection, the Small Business Development Corporation and the ACCC offer a range of readily available resources to help businesses understand their responsibilities and comply with the law.

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A bikini retailer is considering launching an appeal after it was slapped with penalties worth over $30,000 by a court, which ruled it had breached Australian Consumer Law in regard to its refunds policy. ... See more

FWO reveals compliance targets for FY20

The industries of priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman are fast food operators, restaurants and cafes; horticulture operators and those on the “harvest trail”; and franchisors.

If you are an employer, make sure that you have all the appropriate records and are complying with all obligations and regulations.

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The Fair Work Ombudsman has revealed where it plans to prioritise its compliance efforts next financial year, with certain sectors and issues singled out for greater scrutiny.