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[Australia] Commonwealth Bank issues July return to office order [Australia] Commonwealth Bank issues July return to office order

The announcement followed the decision from rival bank NAB to order all senior staff to return to full-time work in...
28 Jun 2023

[Australia] Double-digit pay rise for top business execs [Australia] Double-digit pay rise for top business execs

Chief executives of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)  received an average 15 per cent base pay hike.
27 Jun 2023

[Australia] FWC overhaul of business shutdown provisions [Australia] FWC overhaul of business shutdown provisions

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission determined to significantly vary, and ultimately standardise, the shutdown clauses in 78...
21 Jun 2023

[Australia] Suncorp back-pays $32 million and signs Enforceable Undertaking [Australia] Suncorp back-pays $32 million and signs Enforceable Undertaking

Suncorp’s inconsistent use of ‘Rostered employee’ and misunderstandings of appropriate entitlements under a self-service process led to underpayments. 
20 Jun 2023

[Hong Kong] Zeek couriers win employment status recognition [Hong Kong] Zeek couriers win employment status recognition

The ruling of the tribunal affirmed Zeek’s employment of the six and enabled them to enjoy legal labour protections
20 Jun 2023

[Australia] Warning that tax returns could be smaller than last year [Australia] Warning that tax returns could be smaller than last year

The Albanese government's decision to end this measure will cost individuals earning under $126,000 up to $1,500 for the year.
20 Jun 2023

[Pakistan] Three salary bills adopted by Senate [Pakistan] Three salary bills adopted by Senate

This update will address the evolving needs of today. The bill was drafted after a consensus was reached among all...
19 Jun 2023