WA businesses scammed half a million dollars

Western Australian businesses and employees have been robbed of over half a million dollars in the past two years...

Western Australian businesses and employees have been robbed of over half a million dollars in the past two years from scammers posing as bosses or suppliers. Consumer protection agencies are warning businesses, especially finance departments to be vigilant when assessing invoices. Since last year, $461,000 has been stolen from 15 companies...

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MEMBER ONLY ARTICLE – Inspection program looks at safety in takeaway food outlets

WorkSafe Western Australia is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in takeaway food outlets which...

WorkSafe Western Australia is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in takeaway food outlets which will involve inspectors visiting fast food outlets in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the 2016/17 financial year. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said the inspection program had been prompted...

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Extending public holiday trading hours for Perth

General retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area will now be able to operate from 8am to 6pm on...

General retail shops in the Perth metropolitan area will now be able to operate from 8am to 6pm on Western Australia Day, 6 June. In a move to gradually ease retail training restrictions, Michael Mischin, commerce minister, said the extra trading hours would mean greater convenience, choice and flexibility for...

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Does your business have a plan for managing parental leave?

All Australian employees are entitled to parental leave if they have worked for their employer for a least 12...

All Australian employees are entitled to parental leave if they have worked for their employer for a least 12 months: before the date or expected date of birth. Parental leave entitlements may include: • Maternity leave • Paternity and partner leave • Adoption leave • Special maternity leave • A safe job and no safe...

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WA Trading Hours

The Western Australia Government is seeking to introduce a Bill to extend trading hours for general retail shops in...

The Western Australia Government is seeking to introduce a Bill to extend trading hours for general retail shops in the metropolitan area. If passed, the changes to the Bill will enable retailers to to trade between 7am to 9pm on weekdays (currently 8am to 9pm) and between 7am to 6pm...

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