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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.
Confirmed Wage Increase from 1 July 2026
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.
The Payday Super Questions Employers Are Asking before 30 June
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.
Payday Super Compliance: What Employers Need to Get Right
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.
Payday Super is Almost Here – Here’s What We’ve Learned Preparing for It
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.
The Federal Budget – What Employers Should Really Be Paying Attention To
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.
What HR Policies are legally required in Australia?
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.
Wage Increase from July – Are You Prepared?
Wages are rising in July. Employers must prepare now to stay compliant. Discover the changes and how to get ready in our latest update.
Do Casual Employees Have Unfair Dismissal Rights?
If a casual employee has been working on a regular and systematic basis and meets the minimum employment period, they may still be able to submit an unfair dismissal claim.
Rising Dismissal Claims in Australia – AI Is Changing the Game for Employers
Employees are now using AI tools to create highly structured, legally framed submissions, increasing the pressure on employers early in the process.
Digital Evidence Reveals Manager Faked His Timesheets
An IT manager lost his job after falsifying timesheets while working from home. Monitoring tools revealed he logged in for as little as 10 minutes a day while claiming full hours.
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