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When to Pay Overtime under the Retail Award: Triggers and Rates
When to Pay Overtime under the Retail Award: Triggers and Rates
Under Australia’s General Retail Industry Award MA000004 or the Retail Award, overtime pay applies whenever employees work beyond their ordinary ho...
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How to Avoid Fair Work Penalties for Unpaid Wages in Construction
How to Avoid Fair Work Penalties for Unpaid Wages in Construction
Missing wages or underpayments can spell big trouble for any construction firm. Small payroll errors often trigger formal complaints, for example, ...
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5 Reasons Why NDIS Providers Need A Payroll Software
5 Reasons Why NDIS Providers Need A Payroll Software
What is NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed the way disability support services are delivered across Australia. ...
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The Essential Guide to HR & Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
The Essential Guide to HR & Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
As a business owner in Australia, HR & payroll compliance isn’t just a good-to-have, it’s a legal obligation. Between Fair Work regulations, mo...
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Avoiding Underpayments: Tackling the complexities of the SCHADS Award
Avoiding Underpayments: Tackling the complexities of the SCHADS Award
According to Fair Work, the NDIS award is particularly complex due to its multiple streams, classifications, and allowances. Payroll management ...
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Case Study: The Lansdowne Hotel – A Payroll Transformation
Case Study: The Lansdowne Hotel – A Payroll Transformation
The Lansdowne Hotel, a historic live music venue established in 1933, located at 2-6 City Road, Chippendale. The hotel has hosted performances by a...
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Case Study: ASM Global (KTSP) – Managing Casual Workforce at Scale
Case Study: ASM Global (KTSP) – Managing Casual Workforce at Scale
About Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), is a 28-hectare integrated sports, entertainment, and leisure hub in Hong Kong, redev...
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Payroll Compliance Prevents Back Pay
Payroll Compliance Prevents Back Pay
Payroll compliance is a critical responsibility for businesses of any size. If there were any non-compliance with regulations, including underpayme...
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Underpayment Is Now a Crime: Protect Your Business with Workstem
Underpayment Is Now a Crime: Protect Your Business with Workstem
As of January 1, 2025, intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements has become a criminal offence in Australia, with severe penalties for non-...
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Top 11 Payroll Software Solutions in Australia for 2025
Top 11 Payroll Software Solutions in Australia for 2025
In 2025, Australian businesses will face a complex payroll landscape with strict compliance requirements and the need for efficient processes. Choo...
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Handling ETPs: A Guide for Payroll Teams
Handling ETPs: A Guide for Payroll Teams
Employment Termination Payments (ETPs) can be complex for payroll teams to manage, especially in medium to large enterprises with high employee tur...
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Is Your Leave Management System Compliant with Fair Work?
Is Your Leave Management System Compliant with Fair Work?
Managing employee leave can be challenging for medium to large enterprises, especially with the complexities of Fair Work legislation in Australia....
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