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17.04.2026 From active to inactive: Fair Work Commission warns against offboarding casual employees without proper notification Article provided by Workplace Law (https://www.workplacelaw.com.au/) Employers should be mindful that the nature of casual employment does not necessarily mean that a casual employee can be terminated without notice that the employment relationship has ... News

17.04.2026 SCHADS Award Changes Effective 1 June 2026: What Employers Need to Do Now The Fair Work Commission has announced significant changes to the SCHADS Award, coming into effect on 1 June 2026. With only six weeks to prepare, employers in the social, community, home care and disability services sectors should act now to review ... News

17.04.2026 Payroll Failures Still Making Headlines  Ross Heron | CEO, Australian Payroll Association Payroll continues to feature in the headlines, and while the organisations may change, the underlying issues remain consistent. Delayed payments, large scale underpayments, and remediation programs are ... News

10.04.2026 Hybrid holdout: FWC confirms employer’s lawful and reasonable direction for inoffice attendance The COVID-19 pandemic normalised working remotely and as a result, employers may be finding it difficult to roll-back working from home policies and giving lawful and reasonable directions that require employees to return to the office. In the recent ... News

10.04.2026 Budgeting for Payroll: A Strategic Priority for the Next Financial Year Adrienne Silla – Head of Advisory, Australian Payroll Association As organisations plan their budgets for the next financial year, many leaders focus on investments that drive revenue, innovation or operational efficiency. Yet one critical area is often ... News

01.04.2026 Long Service Leave Claims Moving Online – From 13 April 2026 From 13 April 2026, all Long Service Leave (LSL) claims must be submitted online through the SA Portable LSL Worker Portal. This update is part of SA Portable Long Service Leave Community Service’s commitment to make the claims process quicker and easier ... News

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