Minimum Wage Increased from 1 July 2023
What is the minimum wage increase? The national minimum wage is the lowest amount that employers can pay employees in Australia. It applies to employees who are not covered by an award or agreement, and affects about 0.7% of all Australian employees. The Fair Work...
Are Your Casuals Really Part-Time Employees?
Having casual employees on board can be a real game-changer for any workforce. When you know how to make the most of them, they become your secret weapon for managing the ups and downs of workloads. They ensure that your business remains fully staffed throughout all...
Navigating Australian Pay Rates and Conditions
Small business owners often make mistakes when it comes to calculating employee pay and conditions. Small errors can add up over time and cause bigger problems down the track. Many cases before industrial tribunals have resulted in small businesses having to pay back...
7 Steps to Follow Before You Hire Your First Employee in Australia
Hiring your first employee can be a rewarding and challenging experience for any Australian small business owner. You want to find someone to help you grow your business, but you must also comply with various laws and regulations. To simplify the process, here are six...
Paid Parental Leave Changes: What It Means for Your Small Business
The Australian government has recently passed new legislation that will change how paid parental leave (PPL) works for working parents and their employers. The changes will take effect from July 2023. The changes to the PPL scheme are part of the government's efforts...
How to Fire Someone Respectfully: 15 Tips for Managers
Firing an employee is one of the most challenging and unpleasant tasks for any manager. No matter how justified your decision is or how poor the employee's behaviour was, you may feel anxious and nervous when you have to fire someone. How to terminate an...
March Updates to our Employee Manual Products Released
We've recently made updates to our HR Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the Employee Induction, NDIS Self Managers Direct Employment, and NDIS Support Worker Agency manuals. These updates reflect changes to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme and casual conversion...
The AI Revolution: Is Your Small Business Ready for ChatGPT and Beyond?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently experiencing a significant surge in usage, facilitated by platforms like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Google Bard, Midjourney, and hundreds of other newly launched or enhanced programs that emerge each week. The term AI broadly...
Navigating the Minimum Employment Standards in Australia: A Guide for Small Business Employers
As an employer in Australia, you are legally obligated to comply with the minimum employment standards that apply to your industry and employees. These standards are set by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the National Employment Standards (NES), as well as any...
Effective Strategies for Managing Underperforming Employees: Tips and Best Practices
Every workplace has encountered an underperforming employee. Whether it's a new hire who isn't living up to expectations, a long-time employee who has suddenly taken a turn for the worse, a negative team member who can't seem to get on board with change, or a...
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