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Can employers receive both paid parental leave and employer schemes
Learn how government PPL and employer-funded leave work together and what employers should update in their policies.
Overtime and Saturday work
Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays?
Public holidays: What does double time and a half mean?
Understand what “double time and a half” really means on public holidays, how it’s calculated, and what employees are actually entitled to under modern awards and the Fair Work Act.
Who is eligible for first aid allowance?
Learn the rules, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your business stays compliant.
What deductions are made from pay?
What is and isn't permitted?
Enterprise agreement – can recruitment costs be deducted?
This article examines the Fair Work Act limitations, relevant case law, and why such clauses are unlikely to be enforceable.
Costly Email Scam Leaves Business Paying Twice: How to Protect Yours
A recent court case highlights the risks of Business Email Compromise, where scammers trick businesses into fraudulent payments. Learn what happened, who was liable, and how to protect your business.
Employee crashes company car – who pays the excess?
Who foots the bill if a company vehicle is involved in a collision? If an employee is at fault, can you deduct the insurance excess from their wages?
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Do employers have to provide employee meals?
Most awards require employers to provide meals or a meal allowance to employees who work overtime. Learn more about employee meals here.