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Jewish Texans disagree on how to combat antisemitism in schools during hearing on Senate bill

Lawmakers propose addressing antisemitism by requiring schools to use a set definition. Critics say the measure will stifle speech.

The Texas Tribune

“My first Saturday night without alcohol was one of the longest nights of my life”

Alcohol-Free Coach Sandra Parker looks back on the ladette culture of the ’90s and argues that Gen X women have been specifically targeted by the alcohol industry

Marie Claire

Revealed: Huge rise in women drinking themselves to death

Exclusive: Expert warns ‘incessant marketing of drinks towards women’ has helped fuel a surge in alcohol-related deaths, particularly liver disease

The Independent UK

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Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements

Crown has paid $1.2 million to almost 200 workers who were employed at its Melbourne and Perth casinos over a six-year period.

The New Daily

Investigation into BHP's underpayment of 30,000 workers launched by Fair Work Ombudsman

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says her office will investigate whether BHP was negligent in failing to identify if it was underpaying workers over a 13-year period.

ABC News

'I am unable to pull money from the air': Hunter business fined $11,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after the worker sought help.

Newcastle Herald

Fair Work investigation reveals underpayment of 333 Sydney hospitality workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman found one business had underpaid 18 casual and full-time workers $52,081.

ABC News

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50 Hunter eateries under scrutiny for staff pay and conditions

The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed inspectors will visit a range of cafes, fast food outlets and restaurants on Wednesday. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8162963/

Newcastle Herald

Four Oath Keepers associates found guilty of conspiracy in latest Jan 6 trial

Four people associated with the Oath Keepers were convicted on Monday of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right antigovernment extremist group

The Independent UK

4 guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial

The Independent UK

Not-for-profit backpays staff more than $5m after 'long-term breaches'

The not-for-profit organisation underpaid staff during an 11-year period.

The Canberra Times

'Well established' building firm accused of backpay failure

The firm and its director are accused of failing to comply with a regulator's notice to backpay a worker.

The Canberra Times

How to get through December if you’ve decided to cut down your drinking

Can you join in the festive fun and avoid those dreaded hangovers? Abi Jackson finds out how mindful drinking could help us through the season.

The Independent UK

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $400k in underpayments from Brisbane businesses

Of the 77 businesses inspected across South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Sunnybank and the CBD, 75 per cent had breached workplace laws.

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Seqwater employee backpaid $380k, among nearly 800 staff underpaid by water authority

Nearly 800 employees of south-east Queensland's water supplier are underpaid by more than $7 million, with one employee owed $380k, with the final total yet to be established.

AAP

Qld water supplier to back-pay staff

Seqwater, who supply water to more than three million people, will back-pay staff $7 million after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Guardian - AU

Farmers fined for failing to comply with workplace laws as new minimum wage takes effect

Compliance blitz by Fair Work Ombudsman has found many farmers continue to flout rules designed to protect workers from exploitation

ABC News

Dozens of Darwin hospitality businesses found underpaying workers, Fair Work ombudsman recovers $400,000 in wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman is concerned about "significant non-compliance" with wage laws by Top End restaurants, cafes and takeaway businesses, with close to $400,000 recovered in a recent crackdown.

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Community Living & Respite Services pays back more than $3 million in staff underpayments

Hundreds of disability support workers who were underpaid by their employer have been paid back amounts ranging from $15 to nearly $35,000.

Newcastle Herald

Uni says 95% of $7.7m staff underpayment now rectified

One staff member was underpaid $65,449.

AAP

Melbourne university in court over casuals

The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking the University of Melbourne to the Federal Court, alleging it coerced and took adverse action against two casual academics.

ABC News

Sarah says it was a 'slap in the face' when the fertility clinic she worked at refused to pay parental leave

Sarah says she struggled financially after her employer, Pagoda Tree Clinic, refused to pass on parental leave entitlements paid by the federal government.

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