Small Businesses and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A $90,000 Case
From 6 March 2023, the Fair Work Act 2009 was amended to introduce a new prohibition on protection from sexual harassment in the workplace. In short, the Act Sexual harassment is no longer c
Your May HR Update from HR Central
May brings a range of important workplace relations developments that HR and business leaders need to be aware of. In this month’s HR Update, we break down key Fair Work decisions and regulatory cha
Changes to Superannuation from July 2026
What is Payday Super? Payday Super means instead of superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions being paid quarterly, they must be paid at the same time as wages. Every time you run payroll, the relat
Award Changes and Casual Employment Information Statement
Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) As we get into 2026, we wanted to remind you of an obligation that’s easy to miss once onboarding is complete – issuing and reissuing the Casual
Public Holidays for 2026
UPDATE: The NSW Government announced on 15 February 2026 that when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, an additional public holiday will apply on the following Monday for 2026 and 2027. Anzac Day
HR Myths – Termination During Probation: Fact or the Santa Claus of HR?
Welcome to our HR Myths series. Where we explore the urban legends and folk tales that have worked their way into Human Resources practices. Our first myth is the idea that probation is some kind of m
New Psychosocial Safety Rules Begin in December: What Employers Need to Know
From December 1, Victorian employers will be working under a new set of rules that treat psychological health the same way as physical safety. The updated Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological
Priya’s Law, Job Advertisements, Franchisor Responsibilities & Flexible Work: What Employers Need to Know
Priya’s Law Australia has taken an important step for grieving families with the introduction of Priya’s Law, an amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009, which applies from 7th November 2025. The law
Preparing for the Festive Season
Here we are – November 2025! It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. As the year winds down, the silly season can throw up all sorts of challenges – from business shutdowns and p
Christmas – Public Holidays, Leave Loading and Shutdown Preparation
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to plan for your employees over Christmas and New Year. Managing public holidays, shutdown periods, and employee entitlements can feel tricky, especially
Hiring Casuals for the Festive Season – Quick Guide
The festive season is fast approaching, and now is the time to plan your seasonal workforce. Casual employees provide flexibility to meet increased demand without committing to ongoing employment. Whi
Regulatory Update: Upcoming Changes for Employers – August & September 2025
A number of legal and policy changes are coming into effect over the next few months. To help you stay informed and ahead of the curve, we’ve summarised key developments below. For all employers, th
Award Wage Increases, Updated Pay Guides & Superannuation Reminder
New minimum pay rates take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. This means the new rates do not apply from 1 July itself unless your pay period starts on that date. For examp
Annual Wage Review 2024-25 – In Effect From First Pay Period After July 1st 2025
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released its Annual Wage Review 2024–25 decision, confirming increases to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages. These changes will apply from t
What’s New in Australian Employment Law – Key Changes for Mid-2025
As we head into the middle of 2025, there are several important employment law changes already in motion – and more just around the corner. From changes to employee rights to upcoming wage incre