For many businesses, we are in and approaching the busiest time of the year. Often this means you need employees to work additional hours or make roster changes. You also need to factor in public holidays and their choice about whether they work those or not. It’s important to make sure you’re meeting your obligations […]
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The ATO has announced its annual warning to employers planning their staff Christmas parties and FBT tax implications. Hosting these events are a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) minefield. The warnings are timely as we head into the Christmas party season and many small businesses shout their staff to celebrate the year that was. This article
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The Federal Government has received final submissions for a raft of proposed industrial relations reforms it hopes to introduce to parliament later in the year. So, what do we know about the possible changes and how could they affect employers? Five key areas of change Information released by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
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The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Act 2023 which was passed by both Houses of Parliament on 6 March 2023 introduces changes to the government’s Parental Leave Pay (‘PLP’) scheme effective from 1 July 2023. The changes aim to better support gender equality in the home and workplace by providing greater flexibility
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As the majority of Australia has switched to a policy of ‘letting COVID rip’, more employees are now isolating with COVID as a patient or close contact than ever before. Consequently, more employees are relying on their annual or sick leave entitlements to ensure they’re getting paid while in isolation. This article summarises the most
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With nearly 700,000 active COVID-19 cases across Australia, the federal government has readjusted how people who are forced out of work to isolate can access hardship payments. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can now be used as proof you’ve been infected with the virus and may be used to prove eligibility for the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.
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Purpose is the primary element of motivation. At the heart of any business is its business practices. This is typically in the hands of a company’s greatest asset, cost centre and risk; the workforce or human element, which has many moving parts. It is paramount that we not only meet our obligations to various government regulators
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The world of employment law is constantly evolving and ever-changing. This year alone has seen the compulsory introduction of Single Touch Payroll and a number of very important employment law updates. If you take your eyes off the ball, it’s likely you will miss something and may find yourself and your business in trouble with
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Australia’s Fair Work Commission Review has announced a 3% increase to Australia’s national minimum wage, but who exactly does this apply to?
Who does Australia’s 3% increase in the minimum wage apply to? Read More »
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