What’s the deal with JobKeeper and annual leave? Fair Work Commission offers insights Annual leave requests have emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the JobKeeper program. What does a recent FWC case tell us about how it works?
Target to close or convert up to 167 stores in mammoth restructuring of Wesfarmers’ department stores Target will undergo a restructure that could see it lose nearly half of its remaining stores and sister brand Kmart expanded significantly.
Lawyers say businesses should consider converting casuals after landmark Federal Court ruling re-ignites “double dipping” claims A landmark Federal Court ruling has re-ignited debate about casual leave entitlements and puts businesses employing 'regular casuals' in a spot of trouble.
Could hibernating businesses become “zombie firms”? Industry braces for spike in September insolvencies The insolvency industry is bracing for a wave of corporate debt collection activity in September as hibernating firms turn 'zombie'.
Queensland government unveils $100 million in small business COVID-19 grants The Queensland Government has committed $100 million to COVID-19 small business grants, after a group of firms petitioned legislators for more support during the pandemic.
Is the future of work here? Aussie founders weigh in as Big Tech embraces remote work Will Australian business owners be downsizing or cancelling their leases in the wake of COVID-19? How have their thoughts on remote work changed since the pandemic?
Small businesses urge simple, safe and affordable OH&S rules for ‘COVIDSafe’ trading COSBOA's Peter Strong says workplace guidance around coronavirus will need to be simplified if businesses are expected to comply with new OH&S regulations.
Sushi outlets fined record $891,000 in latest wage theft ruling to rock the fast food industry The Federal Court has sought to make an example of Hero Sushi outlets caught underpaying workers more than $700,000 in 2016, imposing record penalties.
Coronavirus update for business: G-Star and JC Penney go bust, McDonald’s shutters stores, and West Australians head back to the office McDonald's has had a coronavirus scare, retailers are going bust the world over, and Mark McGowan wants Aussies out west back in the office.
“Aldi went bananas”: How coffee roastery Nomad found a lifeline in panic-buying Nomad Coffee Group is relishing its diversified business model after the COVID-19 pandemic saw its Aldi wholesale arm skyrocket while cafe business tumbled.
