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Request for second lot of paid parental leave denied: ineligible for it
An employee's request for a second period of paid parental leave was denied due to a discrepancy in the enterprise agreement's requirements.
Payment of higher duties
To fill temporary staffing gaps, employers often rely on employees to act in higher roles for short periods of time. How should employees be remunerated?
On leave without pay – entitled to public holiday pay?
Are employees on leave without pay entitled to payment for public holidays?
Understanding Casual worker Long Service Leave calculations in NSW
The NSW Industrial Relations has outlined different circumstances and situations to help you understand how to calculate a casual worker's entitlement.
Employer guide: hiring people with disability
In a world where diversity and inclusion are paramount, the significance of embracing disability in the workplace cannot be overstated. Disability, in its various forms, presents unique challenges and opportunities for individuals and organisations.
The Serious Risks of Underpayment: Why Small Businesses Need to Act Now
Underpayment is a growing issue for small businesses, especially with new criminal underpayment laws. This article highlights the risks and offers practical advice on how My Business can help ensure compliance.
What is overtime?
Determining what constitutes overtime isn’t always straightforward. Learn more about overtime here.
New Criminal Underpayment Laws Effective 1 January 2025
From 1 January 2025, deliberate underpayment of wages becomes a criminal offence. Learn what this means for small business owners and how to stay compliant.
Dusk signs enforceable undertaking
Companies underpaying employees is a common theme in the news. Read on to find out the details of an Australian company back paying employees and entering an enforceable undertaking.
Thousands set to receive substantial pay rise under new laws
From November 1, 2024, Australia’s "Same Job, Same Pay" law guarantees labour-hire workers equal wages with direct employees for the same roles. The reform, supported by unions, addresses pay gaps across sectors, with some workers set to receive up to 28% increases.