Workplace Compliance

Wage theft remains a significant challenge across Australian workplaces, affecting thousands of workers who may not even realise they’re being underpaid. From missing superannuation contributions to unpaid overtime, wage theft takes many forms and impacts businesses of all sizes. For employers, understanding compliance obligations is essential not just for legal reasons, but for maintaining workforce […]

Wage theft is no longer just a compliance issue – it’s now a criminal offence in Australia. With stricter laws introduced from 1 January 2025, every employer must understand what wage theft is, how it occurs, and the severe consequences that follow. This blog helps you stay informed and introduces a free webinar hosted by […]

The landscape of workplace compliance in Australia has dramatically shifted in 2025, with wage theft now firmly in the spotlight. For business owners and HR professionals, understanding these changes isn’t just good practice – it’s essential protection against severe penalties that could impact your organisation’s financial health and reputation. Recent legislation has transformed how underpayment […]

The side effects of non-compliance are widely known. Businesses can suffer penalties, reputational damages, and lost revenue-building opportunities.   Many managers and business owners need to recognise the advantages of staying compliant with rules and regulations. Doing so doesn’t just reduce the cost of penalties, etc. It can also help businesses have a competitive advantage. This […]

Are you an HR professional or a client of Sentrient looking to stay informed on the latest compliance trends and best practices? At the start of each year, Sentrient runs an information session on compliance outlook for our clients and the broader network of HR professionals. This year is no exception. As you have been […]

Power harassment in the workplace, also known as “mobbing”, is a form of workplace harassment that occurs when an individual or group of individuals are targeted by a person or group of people in positions of power or authority. This type of harassment can take many forms and can have severe consequences for both the […]

COVID-19 is certainly starting to take its toll on the business world. The incessant pour of information and restrictions being broadcast almost hourly and the fear generated have given many Australian businesses reasons to be concerned about the near future. But no disaster lasts forever. That’s the good thing about them, there is always an […]

The Fair Work Ombudsman ordered that MasterChef Australia’s judge and celebrity chef George Calombaris MAdE Establishment group of companies make a $200,000 contrition payment as a result of the underpayment of more than 500 current and former employees of $7.8 million in salary and superannuation.

The BIG mistake that 2 in 3 businesses are making and how it is costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, without them knowing it! Selling more and controlling costs is a straightforward equation when it comes to growing any business. But for most businesses, selling more parts requires staff. When it comes […]

Earlier this week, we took our Melbourne team and their families to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel for a very memorable evening! Having recently partnered with Melbourne Star, one of the things I have found most refreshing is the great service culture that has been embraced from the executive through to the wonderful staff that […]