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Justine Pepper
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How Outsourcing HR Can Help Small Businesses Stay Compliant
It's not easy to run a small business because of much responsibility, like tracking changes in labour laws and regulations. This...
Justine Pepper
Jan 73 min read
How to Choose the Best HR Service Provider for Your Business
Selecting the right HR service provider is crucial for the success of your business. Whether you are a small startup or an established...
Justine Pepper
Dec 27, 20243 min read
How Outsourcing HR Supports Business Growth and Scalability
As businesses grow, managing human resources (HR) becomes increasingly complex. Tasks like recruitment, compliance, payroll, and employee...
Justine Pepper
Dec 20, 20243 min read
New Laws Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments: What Employers Need to Know
From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements will become a criminal offence in Australia. Importantly, these...
Justine Pepper
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Key Changes to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) - effective 1 January 2025
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is set to implement significant updates to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal...
Justine Pepper
Dec 19, 20243 min read
37 Modern Awards to See Pay and Rule Updates in 2025 – Are You Ready?
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made final decisions which will affect employees classified at the lowest classification level in...
Justine Pepper
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Navigating the Festive Season: Workplace Rules and Entitlements
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...
Justine Pepper
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Independent Contractor Changes: What Employers Need to Know
Starting August 26, 2024, there are significant updates to how independent contractors are defined and protected under the Fair Work Act....
Justine Pepper
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Right to Disconnect: What Employers Need to Know
Starting August 26, 2024, a new workplace law will take effect that grants eligible employees the "right to disconnect" outside of their...
Justine Pepper
Aug 21, 20243 min read
New Protections for Gig Economy Workers: What Employers Need to Know
As of August 26, 2024, new laws are coming into effect to protect the interests of certain workers in the gig economy, particularly those...
Justine Pepper
Aug 21, 20244 min read
What Employers Need to Know About the New Casual Employment Definition
On August 26, 2024, significant changes to the Fair Work Act will take effect, introducing a new definition of ‘casual employee.’ As an...
Justine Pepper
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Get Ready for a Super Boost: Superannuation is Rising to 11.5%!
Starting from 1 July 2024, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11% to 11.5%. This change means more money in your...
Justine Pepper
Jun 27, 20242 min read
New Right of Entry Rules – Effective 1 July 2024
Big changes are here! Starting 1 July 2024, new rules for right of entry permits and exemption certificates are shaking things up. Here’s...
Justine Pepper
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Get Ready for the Future of Workplace Bargaining!
With the introduction of the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act, Closing Loopholes Act, and Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act, the way employers and...
Justine Pepper
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Updates on Casual Employment: Get the Lowdown!
Changes Effective from 26 August 2024 We’re shaking things up in the world of casual employment with some important updates to the Fair...
Justine Pepper
May 13, 20242 min read
Essential 2024 Updates on Superannuation Entitlements for Employers
The Fair Work Commission, Australia's national workplace relations tribunal, has updated the superannuation guidelines across 147 awards,...
Justine Pepper
May 10, 20242 min read
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Small business redundancy exemption in insolvency contexts
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Changes to the Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1 now addresses any anomalies in the operation...
Justine Pepper
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Industrial Manslaughter and other Work, Health and Safety Reforms
Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner Changes commenced on 15 December 2023 Changes have been made to the Closing Loopholes...
Harshini Elliott
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Compliance and Enforcement: Criminalising Wage Theft
Closing Loopholes Bill - Wage Theft
Justine Pepper
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Revised Announcement on Australia's Enhanced Paid Parental Leave
Significant updates to Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme were officially approved by Parliament on March 18, 2024. The enactment of...
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