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Applications Open for 2024 HR Foundations Program
Applications Now Open – 2024 HR Foundations Learning & Mentoring Program
More IR Reforms Announced
The IR reforms, changes to awards, and new and changed employee entitlements are the biggest change in the employment relations landscape we have seen in many years. There are more changes coming in 2023, and even more proposed for 2024 – read all employers need to know in our latest update.
2024 HR Foundations Training & Mentoring Program
We are looking to kick off our HR Training & Mentoring Program in 2024 and would like to gauge interest before opening to new applications.
The 10-month Program is designed for graduate/entry level HR professionals, solo HR professionals and those who perform the HR/recruitment/payroll function but it is not their only role in the organisation.
Changes to Public Holidays – 2023
Employers cannot assume an employee will be able to work a public holiday, they must now request that the employee work and be aware that the employee may refuse. All you need to know is in our latest update.
Quick Guide to Flat Rates
Many employees are paid flat rates, but there is a lot employers don’t know about their obligations and how to do it legally. Our latest Quick Guides provides some useful insight to ensure your business is protected.
Quick Guide to Employment Contracts
This quick guide by Edwards HR outlines why having a thoroughly prepared employment contract for each employee is crucial for employers and some of the clauses to include.
How To Pay Employees Correctly
Last FY, the FWO recovered $509 million in unpaid wages, with over 50% being from large corporate organisations and universities. Given the continued focus on wage compliance and associated penalties, we have prepared our latest Employer Guide to ensure employers are mitigating their risks and paying their employees correctly.
Changes to Fixed Term Contracts come into effect in December
Changes to Fixed Term Contracts come into effect in December – Employers should be preparing for this right now. Read about the changes and implications for businesses here.
Employer Quick Guide to Working From Home
Quick Guide to WFH – Is working from home an entitlement? How do we make this work for our team? All your questions and more are answered!
IR Alert – Fair Work Info Statement Updated
IR ALERT – Fair Work Info Statement Updated
To reflect the many changes that have happened this year. Ensure you are using the correct version and read here for more info.
Quick Guide to Onboarding & Inductions
Want your new team members to hit the ground running and be productive from their very first week? Then you need to get your onboarding and induction process right for every new employee.
Quick Guide to Employment Contracts
Our latest Quick Guide covers all you need to know about Employment Contracts.
Quick Guide to Company Policies
Quick Guide to Company Policies – what they are, why you need them and how to prepare them to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of liability Read here!
Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave
The Government has announced its plans to provide superannuation benefits on the government-funded Paid Parental Leave starting from 2025.
Upcoming Public Holidays and Payments
Everyone loves the 4-day Easter long weekend, but while we are all looking forward to a well-earned break, there are a few things all employers should be considering and planning for right now.
Quick Guide: The New Right to Disconnect
The Closing Loopholes Act No. 2, which introduces a “right to disconnect” for employees, has passed parliament and comes in to effect on 26th August 2024. This means employees will soon have the right to disconnect from attempted contact by employers after working hours.
Quick Guide to Understanding Wage Theft and Underpayments
CBA have been fined over $10 million for underpaying employees and wage theft will soon become a criminal offence. Employers cannot be blasé about their payroll practices anymore, and our latest Quick Guide to understanding Wage Theft and Underpayments will help get you on track.
More Changes for Employers: Closing Loopholes Act Commenced in December 2023
More major IR reforms passed in December 2023 including criminalising intentional wage theft and non-payment of superannuation, equal pay for labour hire workers, discrimination protections for family and domestic violence, small business redundancy rules, delegate rights, and right of entry.
Superannuation to be Added to National Employment Standards
Changes to Superannuation
Under the new Protecting Worker Entitlement laws, we will see the right to superannuation added into the National Employment Standards (NES) from 1 January 2024.
Quick Guide: Xmas Parties and Functions (Best Practice & Mitigating Risks)
With Christmas only 9 weeks away, many people are preparing to let their hair down, but now is the time for Employer’s to understand their risks and obligations – our latest Quick Guide explores some interesting cases and provides our top tips for having fun this silly season!
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