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17.09.2023
Fair Work changes to overtime and penalty rates for professional employees
As the Australian workforce continues to evolve, the Fair Work Commission is at the helm of these changes, steering new policies to ensure the workplace remains both fair and adaptive to the changing economic landscape. The latest in this string of ...
11.09.2023
Payroll 101: Long Service Leave basics
In the world of payroll, understanding the intricacies of long service leave (LSL) can sometimes be a daunting task, especially for payroll newcomers. As a benefit offered to employees who have been with the same employer for an extended period, it ...
10.09.2023
Australian Super faces heat over alleged duplicate accounts
In a groundbreaking development that may send ripples throughout the Australian superannuation sector, Australian Super, the nation’s largest superannuation fund, is reportedly embroiled in a lawsuit concerning the alleged existence of duplicate ...
10.09.2023
Drafting commences for a harmonised labour hire regulation scheme
In August 2023, Australia’s Industrial Relations Ministers agreed to produce a model for a harmonised labour hire regulation scheme by the end of October 2023 (the Model Harmonised LH Scheme). The Model Harmonised LH Scheme comes after the Department of ...
03.09.2023
Payroll 101: Modern Awards and Penalty Rates
In Australia, the Fair Work system’s backbone is constituted of Modern Awards. These legal documents outline the minimum terms and conditions for a particular industry or occupation. Over the years, Modern Awards have continuously evolved, affecting ...
03.09.2023
New wage theft laws proposed by the Australian Government
The Australian government has recently proposed significant changes to employment laws, targeting wage theft. Wage theft has been a long-standing concern for many Australian workers, affecting employees across various industries. In response to this ...
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