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Extreme Weather and Employee Stand-Down: When Can Workers Be Sent Home Without Pay?

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.

Shift Work on Public Holidays: Calculating the Right Penalty Rates

Learn how to calculate penalty rates for public holiday shifts under the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020. This article covers pay entitlements, shifts crossing midnight, and offers expert insights to ensure compliance and accurate compensation.,

Do first aid officers receive an allowance?

Employers often question whether a first aid officer or emergency warden should receive an additional allowance. This article explains when a first aid allowance is payable under modern awards and how employment contracts may affect entitlement.

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Modern Award Updates

Modern Awards set out the minimum pay rates and employment conditions for award-covered employees. Stay up to date with changes that matter to you by subscribing to updates for specific awards. Simply tick the box next to the award, select the "Save Updates" button, or click "View" to see all updates for an individual award.