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Is a leading hand allowance included when calculating an employee’s overtime payment? Read here for an explanation.

How do you calculate penalty rates if casual staff work overtime? Should the penalties be calculated at the ordinary hourly rate or the casual hourly rate (including the casual pay loading)?

An employee on unpaid parental leave has been called for jury duty—but does this mean they’re entitled to make-up pay from their employer? The Fair Work Act provides the answer, but the rules may not be as straightforward as they seem.

Webinar on-demand | 10 March 2025

Discover how Cyber-Physical Infrastructure (CPI) is revolutionising industries by merging the digital and physical worlds, driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights how procedural missteps, rather than the reason for termination can render a dismissal unfair. A valuable reminder for employers managing organisational change.

Can employees really cash out their personal/carer’s leave under an enterprise agreement? While most modern awards don’t allow it, there is a legal pathway if you follow the right steps. Here's what employers and negotiators need to know.

Extreme heat can halt work, but does it justify standing employees down without pay? Learn when employers can send staff home, what entitlements apply, and how awards, agreements, and policies shape your options.

What happens when an employee’s Rostered Day Off falls on a public holiday? Find out what your obligations are and how to handle this common workplace scenario to stay compliant.

With energy prices soaring, many businesses are feeling the strain. Business NSW is pushing for key reforms to ease the burden. Find out what’s driving the increases and how these changes could help.