Karl Aguilar

We’ve all heard stories of bosses bullying staff, but international research has exposed a troubling pattern playing out in workplaces across the globe: Upward bullying, where leaders are systematically bullied by their subordinates. And, most organisations are doing nothing about it, according to the report, Understanding and Addressing Upward Bullying.

Skip to content Culture The regulator said employees who work on public holidays may be entitled to penalty rates. Finance One owner was accused of "a blatant disregard of his statutory obligations". Legal Nearly $77,000 in fines have also been issued for payslip and record-keeping breaches uncovered during investigations. Finance The company also failed to issue the workers with compliant pay slips and provide them with proper employment records.

Instances of counterfeit cash – in particular, fake $100 notes – are on the rise, prompting warnings to retailers to be on the lookout, and a reminder that they have the right to decline to accept any cash if they suspect it may not be genuine. The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) in WA has urged small-business owners to be on guard at all times when accepting cash payments, especially during festive and holiday periods.