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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...