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What We Know About The Clerks Award Work From Home Clause
The Fair Work Commission is developing a working-from-home clause in the Clerks Award, expected in 2026. This could affect hours, breaks, allowances, and flexible work arrangements. Here’s what employers need to know and how to prepare.
Quick Guide to Xmas Parties and Functions
Key workplace changes you need to know. From Payday Super and Clerks Award updates to minimum wage adjustments and AI trends, get ahead with practical advice for payroll, compliance, and hybrid work.
What’s to come in 2026
Key workplace changes you need to know. From Payday Super and Clerks Award updates to minimum wage adjustments and AI trends, get ahead with practical advice for payroll, compliance, and hybrid work.
Guide to Shutdowns & Operating Over Xmas
Whether you will be open or closed over the Christmas – New Year period, now is the time to start communicating with your team about your intentions (and theirs).
Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know About the New Laws
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will require employers to pay super at the same time as wages – here’s what employers need to know about the new laws.
Improving Workplace Culture – Your 2026 Calendar
Dates to help build your workplace culture and create a more inclusive environment through everyday respect, recognition and connection.
Work Party Ideas That Keep HR Happy
Throw a work party everyone can enjoy, from the boss to HR. Our tips make it safe, festive, and hassle-free.
What the Recent Coles and Woolworths Case Means for Employers Paying Flat Rates and Salaries
We unpack the recent Federal Court decision that may have widespread implications for employers who pay flat rates or annualised salaries.
Record Keeping of Time and Wages – Best Practice
We unpack what the law requires, why accurate time and wage records matter, and best practice tips to protect your business.
Christmas Workplace Planning
From rostering to payroll deadlines our HR & Payroll Christmas Checklist covers everything you need to get organised before the rush.
HR & Payroll Christmas Checklist
A comprehensive checklist covering all aspects of HR, to ensure you are taking proactive measures to set your team and business up for success.
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!
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.
Flat Rate and Salary Risks in Heavy Industries
From truck drivers to site supervisors, more employers are unintentionally underpaying staff. Learn how to protect your business and ensure compliance.
Quick Guide to Company Policies
Effective company policies are the foundation of a successful business. Learn why they matter, how to craft them, and how to ensure they protect both your employees and your organisation from risk.
New Penalty and Overtime Rates Bill
The Labor Government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protect penalty and overtime pay for millions of workers.
Helensburgh Coal Breaches Fair Work Act – Redundancy Gone Wrong
Redundancy must be genuine. The Helensburgh Coal case shows the risks of ignoring redeployment and labour hire obligations.
Review of part-time employment in 11 modern awards underway
Fair Work Commission to review how part-time employment is defined, managed, and paid. This review could bring important changes to contracts, rostering, and pay for part-time staff across key industries.
FWO sues company for failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation to pregnant worker
A NSW business is in hot water after allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to a pregnant worker who was unfairly dismissed.
Driver Sacked for objecting to an Acknowledgement of Country
Questioning an Acknowledgement of Country during a toolbox meeting was one of the factors in an employee’s dismissal. The Fair Work Commission found the termination to be ….
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