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Quick Guide to Employment Contracts
This quick guide by Edwards HR outlines why having a thoroughly prepared employment contract for each employee is crucial for employers and some of the clauses to include.

How To Pay Employees Correctly
Last FY, the FWO recovered $509 million in unpaid wages, with over 50% being from large corporate organisations and universities. Given the continued focus on wage compliance and associated penalties, we have prepared our latest Employer Guide to ensure employers are mitigating their risks and paying their employees correctly.

Changes to Fixed Term Contracts come into effect in December
Changes to Fixed Term Contracts come into effect in December – Employers should be preparing for this right now. Read about the changes and implications for businesses here.

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!

IR Alert – Fair Work Info Statement Updated
IR ALERT – Fair Work Info Statement Updated
To reflect the many changes that have happened this year. Ensure you are using the correct version and read here for more info.

Struggling with Recruitment & Turnover? Read This!
100% of our clients are still struggling with recruitment and retention – here are our tips and tricks to reassess and improve your recruitment, onboarding, retention, and benefits strategies.

Changes to Flexible Working Arrangements & Parental Leave (Paid & Unpaid)
Changes to flexible working arrangements and parental leave (both paid and unpaid) are now in place. Here’s what employers need to know.

IR Reforms & Changes June-July 2023
More IR Reforms & New Entitlements Effective June-July 2023.
All employers should be aware of these June-July 2023 changes. We’ve also provided a summary of what’s already in effect and what is to come later in the year. Read the update here.

Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Casual Employment – A Practical Guide for Employers
Employers have many obligations when it comes to casual employment, that are often overlooked – understand your obligations and employees’ rights.

Edwards HR’s Perspective: How the 2023-2024 Federal Budget Impacts Employers
Edwards HR’s Perspective: How the 2023-2024 Federal Budget Impacts Employers.

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.

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.
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