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Queensland business owner jailed for contempt over staff underpayment case

Queensland business owner jailed for contempt over staff underpayment case Queensland business owner jailed for contempt over staff underpayment case

It is the first contempt of court action taken by the Australian Fair Work Ombudsman.
04 Jun 2018
Income tax withholding to apply to all staff in France from early 2019

Income tax withholding to apply to all staff in France from early 2019 Income tax withholding to apply to all staff in France from early 2019

Employers will be assigned a fixed percentage by the government to deduct from employees’ wages.
01 Jun 2018
UK considers extending IR35 contractor regulations to private sector

UK considers extending IR35 contractor regulations to private sector UK considers extending IR35 contractor regulations to private sector

A consultation has been launched on whether the design and implementation process could be improved.
01 Jun 2018
US class action lawsuits over wage and hour disputes ruled unlawful

US class action lawsuits over wage and hour disputes ruled unlawful US class action lawsuits over wage and hour disputes ruled unlawful

It is feared that workers will have to waive their right to join a class-lawsuit before taking a job.
31 May 2018
Switzerland boosts childcare subsidy for highly skilled parents

Switzerland boosts childcare subsidy for highly skilled parents Switzerland boosts childcare subsidy for highly skilled parents

The goal is to encourage more people back into employment due to widespread skills shortages.
31 May 2018
High earners to gain biggest windfall in Australian Budget

High earners to gain biggest windfall in Australian Budget High earners to gain biggest windfall in Australian Budget

Tax relief for low- and middle-income earners will be rather more modest though.
30 May 2018
UK puts plans for grandparental leave on hold

UK puts plans for grandparental leave on hold UK puts plans for grandparental leave on hold

The controversial policy is to be reviewed as part of a wider evaluation of shared parental leave.
30 May 2018
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