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Missed A Super Guarantee Payment? Take Advantage Of The Amnesty
In late June, the House of Representatives passed retrospective legislation giving employers Amnesty for missed super guarantee payments. It’s expected the bill will pass the Senate to become law. The … Read more
Minimum Wage Increases By 3.5%
Will This Affect Your Staff? In the 2018 Annual Wage Review, the Fair Work Commission increased the minimum wage by 3.5%. It may take the Commission 2-3 weeks to update … Read more
Millions Of Reasons You Need To Care!
One in six working-age people have a mental health condition so chances are, you will need to deal with it! Failing your legal obligations will cost you dearly with large … Read more
Are You Aware The New Child Care Subsidy Changes Impact On Parental Leave Too?
The new Child Care Subsidy changes come into effect on 2 July 2018. To access the Subsidy, families will be assessed on the following 3 factors: 1. The combined family … Read more
Myth Busting! Top Three Myths For Employing Young Workers
Young workers may not have much work experience but they have the same rights as any other worker. Unfortunately, there are a few myths around employing young people. Here’s what … Read more
Ignorance Will Hurt Your Hip Pocket
Late last year the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Act 2017 was passed which significantly increases penalties for employers who fail to comply with their obligations. For example, companies can receive penalties … Read more
How Do You Recognise A Troubled Staff Member?
While attitudes towards discussing mental health issues are changing, a survey of 3,500 employees found less than half (47%) would discuss their mental health issues with their manager. With depression, … Read more
Low Wage Growth Means You Will Be Asked For More. So, What Do You Say?
According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, the incomes of professionals, miners and retail workers are going backwards compared to the cost of living. A further 10 million … Read more
Will Artificial Intelligence Technology Mean The End Of Your Job?
Every now and again, a new technology threatens to change the world forever. Are you familiar with any of these technological doomsday predictions? Audio tapes will kill radio – Well … Read more