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Small Business Wage Compliance Code Released
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code, which will take effect alongside Australia’s new federal wage theft laws on 1 January 2025.

When to Review Your Company Policies
Has it been over 12 months since you last reviewed your policies? Or even longer since you discussed them with your employees? It’s time to ensure your policies are up to date and effectively communicated to your team.

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.

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.

CASE STUDY: The 2024 Country Road CEO Investigation
Ongoing investigation involving their CEO and former chief supply chain officer, into the mishandling of sexual harassment complaints is a powerful reminder of how serious workplace issues can impact any organisation.

CASE STUDY: Critical Role of Policies in Workplace Fairness
A recent Fair Work unfair dismissal decision highlights the importance of clarity and consistency in application of company policies and procedures.

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!

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.
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