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How small businesses can prepare for ESG requirements
Managing the basic ESG reporting requirements can help to protect the business and create long-term value.
Australian retail groups vow to ‘tackle retail crime head-on’
"Research shows that stricter laws do have a positive impact on retailers and communities, by creating safer working and...
COSBOA launches innovative tools to help small businesses navigate complex IR changes
Only 28.7 per cent of small-business owners understand their obligations under the criminalising intentional wage underp...
Small-business owners now required to take active measures against sexual harassment
Business leaders must actively assess and monitor the workplace for physical and psychosocial risks to ensure the safety...
More than $220,000 recovered for Sunshine Coast food outlet workers
The most common breaches committed by the erring businesses were underpayments and failure to pay penalty rates
ASBFEO website now available in more than 100 languages
Recent ASBFEO research reveals that nearly a quarter of small-business owners use a language other than English at home.
More than $760,000 in wages recovered for Perth workers
The regulator issued 13 Infringement Notices for payslip and record-keeping breaches, with fines totalling $38,380.
FWO cracks down on ‘dodgy’ job ads
The FWO has called on job websites to maximise awareness to employers, recruiters and the public about the importance of...
Insolvency Australia urges small businesses to ensure they are tax compliant
The ATO is reported to be 'hellbent' on collecting the tax debt owed to them and the agency is doubling down on complian...
Surprise inspections lead to recovered wages for Newcastle hospitality workers
The most common breaches committed by erring Newcastle businesses were related to failure to pay penalty rates.