Why does the Woolworths & Coles case matter? Let us explain.
Author: Laura Regan, Senior HR Consultant You may have heard the chatter around the recent Woolworths and Coles case. This case is a game changer if you ‘pay above the award’ and utilise ‘offset arrangements’ for your award-based employees. Ultimately, there are some key learnings which should be considered to minimise the risk of an underpayment claim being on your hands. In a snapshot- what happened? In a claim brought forward by the Fair Work Ombudsman, both Woolworths and Coles were...
