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CBA’s $10 Million Fine: A Wake-Up Call for Employer’s in Payroll Compliance Practices.
Paying employees a flat rate or salary may appear cost-effective but could lead to underpayment risks. By understanding these risks, employers can proactively implement robust processes to ensure compliance with awards, legislation, maintain positive employee relations, and protect their organisation’s reputation and financial health. Find out more.

Insights from AHRI June Quarter Report 2024
June Quarter 2024 Work Outlook Report reveals that Australia’s skills gap is harming productivity, with high turnover predicted to be a key cause.

New Government Grant for HR Services Now Available
The Qld Government has released an updated Business Boost Grant providing eligible businesses with funding for $10,000 to $20,000 worth of HR services.

End of Financial Year – HR Checklist
End of Financial Year HR Checklist – Your quick guide to maintaining and improving your HR function this EOFY.

More IR Reforms – August 2024
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, which received Royal Assent on 26 February 2024, lays the groundwork for upcoming key industrial relations reforms, particularly those set to take effect in August 2024. These reforms aim to enhance workers’ rights and protections.

More Changes to Casual Employment Legislation
Changes to casual employment come in to effect from 26 August 2024. Here’s what employers need to know.

CONFIRMED: Wages and Super Increase from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, there will be a 3.75% increase to Award wages. Superannuation is also increasing to 11.5%. Here’s everything employers need to know.

IR Reforms Update 2024
There have been significant IR Reforms from January to July 2024, with more still to come. This round focusses on strengthening worker entitlements and promoting fairness in workplaces. Read about the changes in our latest update.

Navigating the 2024-2025 Federal Budget: for Employers
Our latest article delves into the transformative impacts of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. As employers navigate this fiscal landscape, they’ll encounter a mix of opportunities and potential challenges.

International HR Day – Q&A with Our Team
Our Q&A session unveiled the thrilling, occasionally challenging, always rewarding nature of HR.

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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