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Changing pay periods
Employers may sometimes need to change the pay periods applicable to their employees. Here are some simple points to note.
What You Need to Know About Overtime and Employee Rights
Is work during a meal break considered overtime? Discover the rules around meal breaks, overtime pay and how to handle situations when employees miss their lunch breaks.
Employees taking more sick days – and it's getting worse
Recent data shows an increase in the average sick leave days to 13.8 per employee per year.
Child employment: what are the rules
An Australian business was recently hit with 360 child labour charges. What are the rules on child employment in Australia?
Parliament passes part of Loopholes Bill
The Senate and House of Representatives yesterday passed part of the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023. What does this mean for employers?
New rules for fixed term contracts
As part of the federal government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay workplace law changes, rules about using fixed-term contracts are changing on 6 December 2023. Is your business prepared?
New Criminal Underpayment Laws: What Employers Need to Know
From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages is a criminal offence. Learn how employers can protect their business, avoid penalties, and ensure fair workplace practices.
Paid parental leave increases to 22 weeks this year, 26 in 2026
The increase in paid parental leave entitlements will provide much-needed support for new parents.
No sick leave left can you take annual leave
If an employee has exhausted their personal leave, are they entitled to take annual leave?