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27.06.2025
Unfair dismissal high income threshold increases from 1 July 2025: what it means for payroll and employers
From 1 July 2025, the Fair Work Commission will raise the high income threshold in unfair dismissal claims from $175,000 to $183,100. The compensation cap is also increasing, up from $87,500 to $91,550. These figures are not just abstract legal ...
20.06.2025
Why superannuation errors are not just mistakes they’re compliance time bombs
It may not always grab headlines like wages underpayment scandals, but failing to pay the correct superannuation is one of the most common and costly compliance issues in Australian payroll. Whether it’s misclassifying contractors or miscalculating ...
20.06.2025
Payroll records prove pivotal in employment dispute
A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted a timely reminder for payroll professionals: your records may be your organisation’s best defence. In this case, an employee alleged they had been underpaid and sought compensation for what they claimed ...
13.06.2025
Bad payroll data? Why going it alone is a risk you can’t afford
If there’s one trap businesses consistently underestimate, it’s bad payroll data. Missing timesheets, inconsistent employee classifications and incomplete historical records might not seem like a big deal, until you’re faced with the task of remediating ...
13.06.2025
Third maximum term contract role was not substantially similar work
Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) limiting the use of fixed term and maximum term contracts prohibit employers from providing employees with successive term contracts, unless an exception applies. The FW Act provides that if an employer ...
13.06.2025
Payroll Technology in 2025: What Payroll Leaders Should Know
The 2025 Payroll Industry Report from the Australian Payroll Association offers a clear view into how payroll systems are performing across the country. Based on input from over 1,900 employers, it highlights practical opportunities to improve system ...
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