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Wages & Super Increase from 1 July – Are You Prepared?
Award wages and super are increasing from 1 July – here’s how employers should be preparing now!
Quick Guide to Recruiting the Best People for your Team
100% of our clients are struggling with recruitment and retention – here are our tips and tricks to reassess and improve your recruitment, onboarding, retention, and benefits strategies.
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.
FWC Rejects Unfair Termination Application from Transport Director
In its first ruling under new laws allowing road transport contractors to challenge terminations, the Fair Work Commission decided a delivery company director wasn’t protected because he wasn’t doing most of the work himself.
How much is staff turnover really costing your business and what can you do about it?
In Australia, 1.1 million people changed jobs in the year ending Feb 2024. That’s 8% of the workforce and every exit comes at a cost. From recruitment delays to lost productivity, employee turnover could be costing you $23K–$60K+ per person. Here’s what’s driving it and what you can do about it.
Tradie ‘Forced’ to Quit Due to Boss’s Swearing
A Fair Work ruling has found that constant swearing and aggressive behaviour by a boss pushed an electrician to resign and it’s being treated as an unfair dismissal.
The Pay Rise Conversation No One Wants
When a valued employee requests a pay rise that’s well above what’s realistic, it can leave employers feeling stuck.
Online Shopping on the Boss’s Time?
Employee’s online shopping during work hours. Is your company okay with this?
ABC Ordered to Pay $70K for Unlawful Termination
Fired Over a Social Media Post? This case shows the risks of unclear policies and external pressure influencing employment decisions and a reminder that even casual employees are protected under the Fair Work Act.
Griffith University to Repay $8.34M in Underpayments
One of the largest self-reports in the sector. Find out what caused the payroll errors, what the Fair Work Ombudsman is requiring, and what steps employers can take to avoid similar risks.
CONFIRMED Wages and Super Increase from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, there will be a 3.5% increase to Award wages. Superannuation is also increasing to 12%. Here’s everything employers need to know.
End of Financial Year HR 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 for the year ahead.
Wages & Super Increase from July – Are You Prepared?
Wages and superannuation are rising in July. Employers must prepare now to stay compliant. Discover the changes and how to get ready in our latest update.
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