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Employer’s Guide to Public Holidays
Everything you need to know to manage public holidays effectively in 2025. Get the key public holiday dates, tips for accurate payroll, and best practices for employee rostering. Avoid costly mistakes and ensure smooth operations with our expert advice.
Payday Super is Coming
From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, a shift known as ‘Payday Super’. Get ahead of the changes to avoid penalties and ensure your payroll systems are up to date.
Hamilton Island Staff Underpaid Over $28million
Hamilton Island underpaid over 2,000 employees from 2014 to 2022, they have been ordered by the Fair Work Ombudsman to repay over $28million to employees.
What Employers Can Expect in 2025: HR Trends and Challenges
As HR consultants, we’re closely monitoring the key trends and challenges that will shape the workplace in 2025. Here’s a quick snapshot.
Case Study Insight: Why Working from Home Policies Matter
Working from home is here to stay, but with it comes with risks. From physical injuries to mental health concerns, employers must address safety in home offices. Learn how to create effective work-from-home policies.
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.
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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