Wage theft now a crime in Queensland
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail time under new laws passed in Parliament today.
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail time under new laws passed in Parliament today.
A Bill to criminalise wage theft has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament.
While you may not be able to get a showbag this year, you can start packing your travel bags with the People’s Long Weekend officially endorsed.
The Palaszczuk Government has passed legislation to introduce a portable long service leave scheme for workers in the community services industry.
On 11 June 2020, in the Brisbane District Court, Australia’s first conviction and sentence for industrial manslaughter was handed down.
Councils across Queensland have taken the opportunity to move their Show Holiday to Friday August 14, in an effort boost local tourism numbers.
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to make wage theft a criminal offence.
The Palaszczuk Government has passed legislation to establish a part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve, starting this year.
The Palaszczuk Government has introduced legislation to establish a part-day public holiday for six hours from 6pm on Christmas Eve, starting this year.
The Palaszczuk Government plans to make Christmas Eve a public holiday after 6pm to ensure all Queenslanders who are required to work that night are properly compensated.