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Employer Update | Confirmed Wages and Super Increase from 1 July 2022
On 15 June 2022, the Fair Work Commission announced their decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award wages. We encourage all employers to read this update as there will be significant impacts for businesses.
Guide to Casual Employment Reminder
This is a brief reminder of the importance of those significant changes to casual employment introduced to the Fair Work Act 2009 on 27 March 2021.
Suited to Success Giving Day
Here at Edwards HR, we are proud to support Suited to Success and Dress for Success, two not-for-profit organisations that help overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. They are holding a Giving Day on the 29 July 2022, which also coincides with International Lipstick Day!
Employer Update | Amendments to Sexual Harassment / Respect @ Work Acts
In September 2021, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 took effect with the aim to ensuring that more workers are protected and empowered to address unlawful sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers have many obligations with relation to sexual harassment and its prevention, and this employer update provides a summary for all business owners and leaders.
Employer Update | Wages and Super to Increase from 1 July 2022
All employers should be aware that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will hear the 2022 minimum wage case in early June and a decision about the percentage increase will be available closer to 1 July 2022.
COVID-19 Update for Employers – Easing of Restrictions
After New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT announced a relaxing of quarantine rules, Queensland has now decided that quarantine requirements will be eased from 6pm on 28th of April 2022.
Employer Update | What Employers Need to Know About the 2022-23 Budget
The 2022-23 Federal Budget has brought both wins and additional costs for Employers.
In this update, we’ve explored all the details and broken down the key items Employers should be aware of.
COVID-19 Update for Employers
As Australia moves towards a ‘living with COVID-19’ approach leading to greater freedoms for both businesses and individuals, no lockdowns and the return of domestic and international travel, employers now need to consider what steps they are willing to take to protect their workforce and the public.
Employer Update | What Employers Need to Know about Easter
Everyone loves the 4-day Easter long weekend, and while we are all looking forward to a well-earned break, there are a few things all employers should be considering in the lead up this week.
An Update from our Managing Director
It feels like only weeks ago that we were returning from Christmas break but 2022 is in full swing and the Easter long weekend is fast approaching!!
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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