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Addressing Wage Underpayment as a Criminal Offense
New criminal underpayment laws have been introduced in some countries, including Australia, to tackle wage theft and ensure that workers are paid fairly. These laws make it a criminal offense for employers to underpay employees intentionally or through negligence, with significant penalties for those found guilty. For example, in Australia, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment…
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The Eisenhower Matrix: Enhancing Productivity
The Eisenhower Box is an effective decision-making tool that helps prioritise tasks based on their urgency and importance. The matrix is comprised of four quadrants: Urgent and Important (Do first): Tasks that necessitate prompt attention and carry substantial consequences if not addressed in a timely manner. Important, but Not Urgent (Schedule): Tasks that are important but do…
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3M: Muda, Mura , Muri in Bookkeeping and Accounting
Muda – Waste 1. Errors – These minor yet significant mistakes represent some of the most frequently encountered accounting errors. Data entry errors often arise when an employee inadvertently mistypes figures or assigns a transaction to the wrong account. The likelihood of such errors increases, especially in scenarios involving high-volume accounts payable invoices. 2. Delays – Delays…