Many business owners ask, “Why do I need HR policies when I can refer to legislation like the Discrimination Act?” While legislation...

From 26 February 2025 , a major change to the National Employment Standards (NES)  will give eligible casual employees the right to...

Most business people face a plethora of challenges; however, there is one specific area that leads to the success of managing a...

It's not easy to run a small business because of much responsibility, like tracking changes in labour laws and regulations. This...

Selecting the right HR service provider is crucial for the success of your business. Whether you are a small startup or an established...

As businesses grow, managing human resources (HR) becomes increasingly complex. Tasks like recruitment, compliance, payroll, and employee...

From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements  will become a criminal offence in Australia. Importantly, these...

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is set to implement significant updates to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal...

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made final decisions which will affect employees classified at the lowest classification level in...

The end-of-year holiday season brings a unique set of joys and challenges to the workplace. For employers, it's a time to balance holiday...

Starting August 26, 2024, there are significant updates to how independent contractors are defined and protected under the Fair Work Act....

Starting August 26, 2024, a new workplace law will take effect that grants eligible employees the "right to disconnect" outside of their...

As of August 26, 2024, new laws are coming into effect to protect the interests of certain workers in the gig economy, particularly those...

On August 26, 2024, significant changes to the Fair Work Act will take effect, introducing a new definition of ‘casual employee.’ As an...

Starting from 1 July 2024, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11% to 11.5%. This change means more money in your...

Big changes are here! Starting 1 July 2024, new rules for right of entry permits and exemption certificates are shaking things up. Here’s...

With the introduction of the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act, Closing Loopholes Act, and Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act, the way employers and...

Changes Effective from 26 August 2024 We’re shaking things up in the world of casual employment with some important updates to the Fair...

The Fair Work Commission, Australia's national workplace relations tribunal, has updated the superannuation guidelines across 147 awards,...

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Changes to the Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1 now addresses any anomalies in the operation...