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[Australia] 15% pay rise for early childhood education and care workers

[Australia] 15% pay rise for early childhood education and care workers [Australia] 15% pay rise for early childhood education and care workers

The government will tie the pay rise to a commitment from childcare centres to limit fee increases.
16 Aug 2024
[New Zealand] McDonald’s will reimburse some underpaid workers but not all

[New Zealand] McDonald’s will reimburse some underpaid workers but not all [New Zealand] McDonald’s will reimburse some underpaid workers but not all

It is just one of countless employers, including government departments, to reportedly miscalculate leave entitlements outlined in the Holidays Act...
15 Aug 2024
[Australia] Trade union bosses probed over alleged millions spent on ‘ghost printing’

[Australia] Trade union bosses probed over alleged millions spent on ‘ghost printing’ [Australia] Trade union bosses probed over alleged millions spent on ‘ghost printing’

The bulk of the money in question - around $2.8m - was funnelled through the Victorian branch of Health Services.
15 Aug 2024
[Hong Kong] Company and responsible officer fined $50,000 for violating Employment Ordinance

[Hong Kong] Company and responsible officer fined $50,000 for violating Employment Ordinance [Hong Kong] Company and responsible officer fined $50,000 for violating Employment Ordinance

SP Digital Limited and its responsible officer pleaded guilty at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts on July 29 and were...
05 Aug 2024
[Maldives] BML halts bulk transfers and payroll processing via Internet Banking

[Maldives] BML halts bulk transfers and payroll processing via Internet Banking [Maldives] BML halts bulk transfers and payroll processing via Internet Banking

In a post on its Twitter account, the bank stated that deposits of large amounts must be requested via email.
05 Aug 2024
[Australia] Changes to Retail Award rosters and overtime

[Australia] Changes to Retail Award rosters and overtime [Australia] Changes to Retail Award rosters and overtime

Part-time employees will now receive overtime rates if they work outside the spread of ordinary hours in the award.
02 Aug 2024
[Hong Kong] Government to expand scope of Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme

[Hong Kong] Government to expand scope of Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme [Hong Kong] Government to expand scope of Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme

The SCRC is a scheme administered by the Hong Kong Police to assist employers in assessing the suitability of job...
25 Jul 2024
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