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04.07.2024
Portable long service leave scheme introduced for community service sector in NSW
On 20 June 2024, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2024 (the Bill) introducing a new portable long service leave scheme for workers in the community service sector. The Bill will impact ...
03.07.2024
Taking payroll strategies to a practical level: A guide for payroll managers
In our previous article about elevating payroll maturity, we explored the strategic goals that can elevate payroll maturity within your organisation. Now, let’s delve into the practical steps payroll managers can take to implement these strategies ...
30.06.2024
Setting and achieving payroll goals: Elevating payroll maturity in your organisation
As payroll professionals, our roles often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. However, we possess the power and knowledge to elevate payroll maturity within our organisations. Setting strategic goals and effectively communicating with leaders can ...
30.06.2024
Key strategies for employers to retain top payroll staff
In today’s competitive business environment, retaining top payroll staff is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Payroll professionals manage complex and sensitive tasks, making their retention vital. Here are several strategies ...
30.06.2024
World Vision Australia backpays $6 million it underpaid staff
World Vision Australia has back-paid more than $6 million to staff after the charity self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in 2019. The underpayments occurred due to compliance issues, the charity said, and were discovered after an ...
21.06.2024
Changes to breaks between work periods in the Retail Award
The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has made changes to the wording of the Retail Award concerning the pay rate for employees when they don’t get the minimum break between shifts. An employee gets a higher pay rate if they work a shift without ...
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