The owner might claim that it’s perfectly fine to offer little or no pay during a training period,but Dr Kirstin Ferguson says taking advantage of young workers doesn’t stack up.
Nicolette Boele allegedly told the young female hairdresser that her hair wash “was so good and I didn’t even have sex with you”.
It may seem like a strange thing for a government to be prioritising in an election year. But when you break down the numbers,it quickly becomes clear why.
Small business advocates and corporate heavyweights are railing against the Albanese government’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses.
You might have a verbal understanding with your employer but,Dr Kirstin Ferguson says,if you don’t get it in writing,you may not have a leg to stand on.
The beginning of a year is when many Australians start looking for new roles. Here’s how to get the one you’ve always wanted.
When disturbing information about a colleague comes to light,it has implications for the whole team,says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Discovering you are being paid much less than other people performing the same role can be unsettling,even alarming. But doing some research before tackling the conversation can pay off.
Three in 10 workers – the equivalent of 3.4 million Australians – say they dislike their manager. But sometimes quitting just isn’t an option.
Commonwealth federal servants have the right to work from home and three out of five do,at least some of the time. Dutton says this is unacceptable.