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Confirmed Wage Increase from 1 July 2026
A 6% increase to the National Minimum Wage and a 4.75% increase to minimum award wages from 1 July 2026. Impact award-covered employees, salaried arrangements, flat rates and enterprise agreements, requiring employers to review their remuneration practices.

The Payday Super Questions Employers Are Asking before 30 June
Employers are starting to ask what Payday Super will actually mean for their payroll, onboarding, cash flow, and day-to-day operations. Find out some of the most common questions we’re hearing from employers right now.

Payday Super Compliance: What Employers Need to Get Right
This will fundamentally change how employers manage superannuation compliance in Australia, impacting around 900,000 businesses. While the concept sounds simple, the compliance side is where many businesses may run into trouble.

Payday Super is Almost Here – Here’s What We’ve Learned Preparing for It
We understand this change introduces additional responsibility for employers because we are working through it ourselves too. So, we recently made the decision in our own business to begin paying super at the same time as wages, ahead of the proposed Payday Super changes.

The Federal Budget – What Employers Should Really Be Paying Attention To
From shifting employee expectations and ongoing skills demand to migration settings and infrastructure investment, the Budget provides useful insight into where the labour market is heading and what businesses may need to plan for next.

What HR Policies are legally required in Australia?
There’s a common misconception that businesses must have a long list of formal HR policies to be compliant in Australia.
That’s not actually true.

Wage Increase from July – Are You Prepared?
Wages are rising in July. Employers must prepare now to stay compliant. Discover the changes and how to get ready in our latest update.

Do Casual Employees Have Unfair Dismissal Rights?
If a casual employee has been working on a regular and systematic basis and meets the minimum employment period, they may still be able to submit an unfair dismissal claim.

Rising Dismissal Claims in Australia – AI Is Changing the Game for Employers
Employees are now using AI tools to create highly structured, legally framed submissions, increasing the pressure on employers early in the process.

Digital Evidence Reveals Manager Faked His Timesheets
An IT manager lost his job after falsifying timesheets while working from home. Monitoring tools revealed he logged in for as little as 10 minutes a day while claiming full hours.

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.

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.
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