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New Laws Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments: What Employers Need to Know

3 days ago3 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...

Key Changes to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) - effective 1 January 2025

Justine Pepper

3 days ago3 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...

37 Modern Awards to See Pay and Rule Updates in 2025 – Are You Ready?

Justine Pepper

4 days ago3 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...

Navigating the Festive Season: Workplace Rules and Entitlements

Justine Pepper

Nov 83 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...

Independent Contractor Changes: What Employers Need to Know

Justine Pepper

Aug 213 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....

Right to Disconnect: What Employers Need to Know

Justine Pepper

Aug 213 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...

New Protections for Gig Economy Workers: What Employers Need to Know

Justine Pepper

Aug 213 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...

What Employers Need to Know About the New Casual Employment Definition

Justine Pepper

Aug 214 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...

Get Ready for a Super Boost: Superannuation is Rising to 11.5%!

Justine Pepper

Jun 271 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...

New Right of Entry Rules – Effective 1 July 2024

Justine Pepper

Jun 272 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...

Get Ready for the Future of Workplace Bargaining!

Justine Pepper

Jun 272 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...

Updates on Casual Employment: Get the Lowdown!

Justine Pepper

Jun 262 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...

Essential 2024 Updates on Superannuation Entitlements for Employers

Justine Pepper

May 132 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,...

Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Small business redundancy exemption in insolvency contexts

Justine Pepper

May 102 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...

Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Industrial Manslaughter and other Work, Health and Safety Reforms

Justine Pepper

Apr 243 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...

Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Compliance and Enforcement: Criminalising Wage Theft

Harshini Elliott

Mar 253 min read

Closing Loopholes Bill Part 1: Compliance and Enforcement: Criminalising Wage Theft

Closing Loopholes Bill - Wage Theft

Revised Announcement on Australia's Enhanced Paid Parental Leave

Justine Pepper

Mar 212 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...

Balancing Work and Life: An Insight into the 'Right to Disconnect' Movement

Justine Pepper

Feb 192 min read

Balancing Work and Life: An Insight into the 'Right to Disconnect' Movement

In an era where the boundaries between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, the introduction of the 'Right to Disconnect'...

New Rules on Employee Authorised Deductions from Pay

Justine Pepper

Feb 132 min read

New Rules on Employee Authorised Deductions from Pay

Starting December 30, 2023, there are new regulations governing employee authorised deductions from pay. These deductions can be either...

How to Use Performance Reviews to Drive Employee Growth and Organisational Success

Justine Pepper

Feb 52 min read

How to Use Performance Reviews to Drive Employee Growth and Organisational Success

Written by Harshini Elliott, Senior HR Partner At the heart of thriving businesses lies the cornerstone of effective performance...

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