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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!
Quick Guide: Xmas Shutdown & Remaining Open 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).
What Should We Do For Our Christmas Party?
Looking for ideas on what to do for your Christmas Party in 2023? Here’s some ideas and tips to get you on your merry way!
5 Things to Action Before Xmas
Christmas is around the corner and employers should be making arrangements for 5 key things right now – here they are!
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.
Don’t Wait Until the New Year to Start Recruitment!
Be ahead of the competition who wait until January to begin and recruit now to secure a candidate before the year ends with the help of Edwards HR.
Preparing Payroll for Wage Theft Laws Checklist
Wage theft becomes a criminal offence from 1 January 2025.
Use this checklist to review your existing payroll practices to ensure you are paying employees correctly, mitigate risk and save future headaches.
Wage Theft Criminalisation
Wage Theft Becomes a Criminal Offence in January – Is Your Business Prepared? Read the update and download the checklist here.
Quick Guide: 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).
Quick Guide to Xmas Parties and Functions (Best Practice & Mitigating Risks)
With Christmas only 10 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!
What Should We do for our Christmas Party?
Looking for ideas on what to do for your Christmas Party in 2024? Here’s some ideas and tips to get you on your merry way!
FREE HR & Payroll Planning Checklist
HR & Payroll Checklist – Your quick guide to maintaining and improving your HR function this Festive Season.
6 HR and Payroll Things to Action Before Xmas
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked. There are recent changes that Employers need to be aware of, both when engaging casual workers and during the course of their employment.
Engaging Independent Contractors – A Practical Guide for Employers
Engaging Independent Contractors – A Practical Guide for Employers. The definition of employment changed and new protections for contractors were introduced on the 26th August 2024. We’ve put together our latest Employer Quick Guide to help you navigate these changes and be clear on what you need to do to ensure your contractor arrangements comply under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked. There are recent changes that Employers need to be aware of, both when engaging casual workers and during the course of their employment.
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