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21.06.2026 Ctrl key – Control in the independent contractor relationship In determining whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, courts and tribunals are required to assess the “real substance, practical reality and true nature” of the relationship, per s 15AA of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW ... News

15.05.2026 News Alert - SCHADS award variations News Alert: Fair Work Commission varies the sleepover provisions in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award In April 2026, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (Full Bench) issued a determination varying the rostering ... 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

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

27.03.2026 Does Super Apply to This Payment? Understanding OTE in Practice Paying superannuation for employees may seem straightforward, yet it continues to be one of the most common sources of payroll error in Australia. Super must be calculated on an employee’s Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) and determining what forms part of ... News

27.03.2026 What a Day! Highlights from the Australian Payroll Summit Sydney The 2026 Australian Payroll Summit in Sydney was nothing short of incredible. Bringing together payroll professionals, industry leaders and partners from across the country, the day was filled with energy, insight and connection. From the moment doors ... News

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