wages
A welcome pre-election promise
The ALP has promised to create a “small claims jurisdiction” making it easier to recover lost wages up to $100,000 if it wins this Federal election, says pharmacists’ union Labor …
Fancy a $174,000-a-year salary?
Pharmacists and pharmacy managers make the top three highest-paying jobs for Americans, according to a new analysis of salary data Doctors, pharmacy managers and pharmacists are the best paid professionals …
Pharmacy union pushes inquiry into wage theft
The organisation has put its weight behind an inquiry that aims to shed light on stolen wages of Australian employees On 17 May, the Queensland Legislative Assembly called for an …
Reverse the ‘devastating’ cuts to penalty rates: Inquiry
A report has found no evidence the 2017 cuts created new jobs or increased hours for workers, and warns they will result in wage stagnation for the pharmacy industry The …
Pharmacy’s soft underbelly
Look after your employed pharmacists or the value of your pharmacy and its services will suffer, owners warned Talented, experienced pharmacists are leaving the profession and are being replaced by …
Pharmacist award pay increased
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase in pharmacy award minimum pay rates A Fair Work Commission (FWC) Review in relation to modern award minimum wages has decided …
1,000 businesses across Australia to be audited
The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun auditing businesses across a spectrum of industries including retail, restaurant, security and manufacturing The nationwide audit is part of a new Workplace Basics campaign, …
Penalties for failing to pay employee $62,000
Three pharmacy owners have been slapped with thousands in fines for underpaying their staff At the time of the alleged conduct, the owners were partners in a business called Save …
What’s the best option?
Cost cutting on wages versus investing in companion selling to get results: do the simple math, it’s a no brainer, says Glenn Guilfoyle As I travel this big country of …
$1.2 million in pharmacist underpayments
Pharmacists received over one million in compensation in just 12 months, mainly due to award underpayments and non-payment of entitlements, says pharmacist union Between 1 October 2016 and 1 October …
Opinion: Why are pharmacists referred to as ‘script monkeys’?
Pharmacists are accessible, qualified and highly skilled – so why are they referred to as ‘script monkeys’, asks Geoff March The role of a community pharmacist has traditionally focused on supplying …
Senate legislates tougher underpayment penalties
New laws will see penalties of up to $630,000 for “unscrupulous” employers who knowingly underpay their employees The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 will see franchisors and …