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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Future of WA's road cycling races in jeopardy after traffic management pay rise

ABC

Road cyclists say dramatic increases in traffic management costs could see Western Australia lose some of its premier race events. "I'm very concerned because there is a risk this event won't go ahead again, because the costs have gone up so much for traffic management that its not viable to keep it going," he said. Perth event also struggling Midland …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Calls for Fair Work Act overhaul as Aegis aged care worker denied underpayment compensation

ABC

When one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers admitted to underpaying workers, Madeline Jones* thought she would receive thousands of dollars for hours of overtime she worked as a senior nurse. It would not be drawn on specific details around total payouts or the numbers of current and former staff impacted, but a spokesman said the average payments were …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlantic City’s top casino underpaid its online gambling taxes by $1.1M, regulators say

Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey gambling regulators say Atlantic City’s top-performing casino, the Borgata, underpaid some of its internet gambling taxes twice by taking almost $15 million more in credits than it was entitled to. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement said the casino was ordered to pay the full amount of taxes due, with penalties and interest totaling …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oxfam denounces exploitation of migrant farm workers in NL

Dutch News

At least 2.4 million migrant workers in European farms are being exploited, facing long working hours, underpayment and sometimes even violence, according to a report published on Wednesday by anti-poverty charity Oxfam. “When workers have been employed for so long that they should legally start receiving more seniority pay, some agencies, especially unregistered ones, dismiss them and the employer hires …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oxfam denounces exploitation of migrant farm workers in NL

Dutch News

At least 2.4 million migrant workers in European farms are being exploited, facing long working hours, underpayment and sometimes even violence, according to a report published on Wednesday by anti-poverty charity Oxfam. “When workers have been employed for so long that they should legally start receiving more seniority pay, some agencies, especially unregistered ones, dismiss them and the employer hires …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Still haven’t filed your taxes? How to avoid penalties or lost refunds

LA Times

After the epic storms deluged California in early 2024, the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board gave taxpayers in San Diego County until mid-June to file their returns and pay what they owe. After the epic storms deluged California in early 2023, the IRS and the state Franchise Tax Board gave most taxpayers in the state until mid-November to file …

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9 months, 1 week ago

DNB president Knot calls for better enforcement of the use of migrant workers

NL Times

The President of De Nederlandsche Bank, Klaas Knot, thinks the Netherlands would do well to better enforce the existing regulations for hiring foreign workers, such as the laws against underpayment. On the talk show WNL op Zondag, Knot explained that the tight labor market is forcing people to make choices about what is still possible in the Netherlands and what …

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1 year, 1 month ago

I-T dept initiates comprehensive profiling of HNIs involved in tax evasion

Live Mint

The Income Tax Department is fully prepared to take stringent action against high-net-worth individuals who engage in tax underpayment, according to Financial Express. This decision follows the department's discovery that the reduction in the highest tax rate on personal income from 42.74% to 39% in the FY24 Budget has not deterred tax evasion among HNIs. In this year's Budget, the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Money saving expert Martin Lewis issues warning to women over 66 who could miss out on a one-off payment worth tens of thousands of pounds

Daily Mail

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to mostly female pensioners over the age of 66 – who might be missing out on a one-off payout of ‘tens and thousands of pounds’. The money saving expert, 51, from Manchester, appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier today to raise awareness of a pension calculation error that left more than 200,000 people underpaid. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Over 100,000 Brits could be entitled to over £10,000 from the government

Daily Mail

More than 100,000 Brits could be eligible to claim over £10,000 from the Government in relation to their state pensions. An error in national insurance records, affecting anyone who took time off work to care for family between 1978 and 2010, means you could receive the government payout. People have been advised not to bin any letters they receive from …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth vows to use criminal penalties to clamp down on wage theft

ABC

Newly appointed Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has vowed to use yet-to-be-legislated criminal penalties against employers who deliberately underpay or rip off their workers. Key points: Anna Booth became the new Fair Work Ombudsman in September She says greater fines and jail time will be a major deterrent for exploitative bosses The federal government's proposed criminal wage theft laws have …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Federal government announces the closure of pandemic visa for international students

ABC

A COVID-era visa that allowed more than 20,000 international students to work an unlimited amount of hours is being phased out, the federal government has said. Key points: The subclass 408 visa will be closed to all new applicants from Saturday Existing visa holders will be able to apply for short-term extensions, before the program is completely scrapped in February …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The Chatime wage underpayment saga is just one in a long list of scandals — and that is a sad indictment of our system

ABC

Bubble tea giant Chatime and its managing director will be bracing for the tone and size of penalties ordered by the Federal Circuit Court later this week, as wage theft and other forms of worker exploitation continue to engulf the nation. Underpayment is rife In any month the Fair Work Ombudsman's website is littered with legal actions and enforceable undertakings …

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1 year, 5 months ago

HMRC to write to people who may be owed additional state pension money

The Independent

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Department …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Investigation into BHP's underpayment of 30,000 workers launched by Fair Work Ombudsman

ABC

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman says her office is investigating whether BHP's "disappointing" underpayment of 30,000 employees was due to neglect. Key points: Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating mining giant BHP BHP estimates it will cost around $400 million to pay back employees The company could be fined if it is found to have breached workplace laws BHP apologised last …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Man fined £700 after falling just £2 short on council tax

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When John Pritchard tried to pay the extra money Bromley Council cancelled his payment …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

ABC

Fernanda* was one of around 80 international students underpaid by a cleaning company that went into liquidation and set up under a new name a short time later. Key points: 14 employment law specialists and organisations have called for three key reforms to protect migrant workers Most workers from overseas do not report underpayment for fear of losing their visas …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Axed MasterChef judge George Calombaris set to return to television

Daily Mail

George Calombaris has finally landed a new television gig. Back on: Former MasterChef judge George Calombaris has finally landed a new television gig Speaking to The Herald Sun, George, 43, revealed that the pair shot the pilot late last year. Show time: George has filmed a pilot alongside Sarah Todd who is also a MasterChef star, having competed on season …

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2 years, 10 months ago

University of Tasmania caught up in staff underpayment bungle

ABC

The University of Tasmania has become the latest institution caught up in a wage underpayment bungle that has already entangled more than a dozen Australian universities. Key points: A third of the tertiary education sector has now admitted underpaying staff since 2020 UTAS says it is reviewing thousands of payments The union understands the underpayments go back to 2013/14 UTAS …

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3 years ago

More than 200 firms named for breaching minimum wage rules

The Independent

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3 years, 3 months ago

The ABC is investigating unfair work practices in Australia and we want to hear your story

ABC

阅读中文版本 | Dalam Bahasa Indonesia Australian work life has changed rapidly in recent years. Many Australians are worried about their work: Of the tens of thousands of Australians who responded to the Australia Talks National Survey in March, 88 per cent thought job security was a problem for Australia, and more than a quarter were concerned they might lose their …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Charles Sturt University hit with 'high-risk' findings for missing millions but says it's partially filled budget black hole

ABC

Charles Sturt University has been hit with two "high-risk" assessments from the NSW Audit Office in a report that found it failed to account for $34.5 million in revenue and instances of staff underpayment. Key points: The 2020 NSW Audit Office review made three "high-risk" findings Two relate to Charles Sturt University, for failing to account for $34.5m in revenue …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Queensland strawberry industry offers $100k cash prize in bid to entice harvest workers

ABC

The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association is putting $100,000 on the table in a bid to entice workers to get involved in the winter harvest. Key points: Queensland strawberry farmers are eyeing off a 7,000 worker shortfall ahead of the winter harvest The industry is offering a cash prize to lure workers in The chances of winning are increased the longer …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Unions take Qantas to High Court over alleged misuse of JobKeeper scheme, underpayment of staff

ABC

Unions are taking their fight against Qantas and its use of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program to the High Court. Key points: Unions have accused Qantas of ripping off airline workers during the COVID-19 shutdowns They will apply for special leave to appeal to the High Court Their case was dismissed by the Federal Court in December They say workers …

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Future of WA's road cycling races in jeopardy after traffic management pay rise

Calls for Fair Work Act overhaul as Aegis aged care worker denied underpayment compensation

Atlantic City’s top casino underpaid its online gambling taxes by $1.1M, regulators say

Oxfam denounces exploitation of migrant farm workers in NL

Oxfam denounces exploitation of migrant farm workers in NL

Still haven’t filed your taxes? How to avoid penalties or lost refunds

DNB president Knot calls for better enforcement of the use of migrant workers

I-T dept initiates comprehensive profiling of HNIs involved in tax evasion

Money saving expert Martin Lewis issues warning to women over 66 who could miss out on a one-off payment worth tens of thousands of pounds

Over 100,000 Brits could be entitled to over £10,000 from the government

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth vows to use criminal penalties to clamp down on wage theft

Federal government announces the closure of pandemic visa for international students

The Chatime wage underpayment saga is just one in a long list of scandals — and that is a sad indictment of our system

HMRC to write to people who may be owed additional state pension money

Investigation into BHP's underpayment of 30,000 workers launched by Fair Work Ombudsman

Man fined £700 after falling just £2 short on council tax

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

Axed MasterChef judge George Calombaris set to return to television

University of Tasmania caught up in staff underpayment bungle

More than 200 firms named for breaching minimum wage rules

The ABC is investigating unfair work practices in Australia and we want to hear your story

Charles Sturt University hit with 'high-risk' findings for missing millions but says it's partially filled budget black hole

Queensland strawberry industry offers $100k cash prize in bid to entice harvest workers

Unions take Qantas to High Court over alleged misuse of JobKeeper scheme, underpayment of staff