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BIG SLUG FOR EMPLOYERS: PENALTY UNITS INCREASE BY OVER 50%

The government is getting serious about penalties for breach of federal legislation. Employers should be aware that changes to penalty units in the Crimes Act 1914 will mean bigger penalties for breaches of Fair Work obligations. From 28 December 2012, employers who breach the Fair Work Act 2009 (‘FWA’) will face penalties of up to […]