Queensland Long Service Leave Exposure May Start Earlier Than Employers Think
A recent ruling found that an employee who worked in Queensland for less than three weeks was still entitled to Queensland long service leave.
A recent ruling found that an employee who worked in Queensland for less than three weeks was still entitled to Queensland long service leave.
In Australia, there is no general legal requirement that says you must hand over a copy of the employment contract just because an employee requests it.
A tool to help effectively maintain and improve your HR function this EOFY. Covering all the fundamental aspects of HR, to ensure you are taking proactive measures that will set your team and business up for success for the year ahead.
What employers need to do following the 2026 wage increase, including reviewing pay rates, Award classifications, payroll settings, and employment records to ensure compliance.
A 6% increase to the National Minimum Wage and a 4.75% increase to minimum award wages from 1 July 2026. Impact award-covered employees, salaried arrangements, flat rates and enterprise agreements, requiring employers to review their remuneration practices.
Employers are starting to ask what Payday Super will actually mean for their payroll, onboarding, cash flow, and day-to-day operations. Find out some of the most common questions we’re hearing from employers right now.
This will fundamentally change how employers manage superannuation compliance in Australia, impacting around 900,000 businesses. While the concept sounds simple, the compliance side is where many businesses may run into trouble.
We understand this change introduces additional responsibility for employers because we are working through it ourselves too. So, we recently made the decision in our own business to begin paying super at the same time as wages, ahead of the proposed Payday Super changes.
From shifting employee expectations and ongoing skills demand to migration settings and infrastructure investment, the Budget provides useful insight into where the labour market is heading and what businesses may need to plan for next.
There’s a common misconception that businesses must have a long list of formal HR policies to be compliant in Australia.
That’s not actually true.
A recent ruling found that an employee who worked in Queensland for less than three weeks was still entitled to Queensland long service leave.
In Australia, there is no general legal requirement that says you must hand over a copy of the employment contract just because an employee requests it.
A tool to help effectively maintain and improve your HR function this EOFY. Covering all the fundamental aspects of HR, to ensure you are taking proactive measures that will set your team and business up for success for the year ahead.
What employers need to do following the 2026 wage increase, including reviewing pay rates, Award classifications, payroll settings, and employment records to ensure compliance.
A 6% increase to the National Minimum Wage and a 4.75% increase to minimum award wages from 1 July 2026. Impact award-covered employees, salaried arrangements, flat rates and enterprise agreements, requiring employers to review their remuneration practices.
Employers are starting to ask what Payday Super will actually mean for their payroll, onboarding, cash flow, and day-to-day operations. Find out some of the most common questions we’re hearing from employers right now.
This will fundamentally change how employers manage superannuation compliance in Australia, impacting around 900,000 businesses. While the concept sounds simple, the compliance side is where many businesses may run into trouble.
We understand this change introduces additional responsibility for employers because we are working through it ourselves too. So, we recently made the decision in our own business to begin paying super at the same time as wages, ahead of the proposed Payday Super changes.
From shifting employee expectations and ongoing skills demand to migration settings and infrastructure investment, the Budget provides useful insight into where the labour market is heading and what businesses may need to plan for next.
There’s a common misconception that businesses must have a long list of formal HR policies to be compliant in Australia.
That’s not actually true.
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