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Top 5 Cleaning Award Mistakes That Trigger Fair Work Audits
Top 5 Cleaning Award Mistakes That Trigger Fair Work Audits
As a cleaning company operating in Australia, compliance with the Cleaning Services Award 2025 is crucial for your business’s legal security and fi...
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Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Are you managing a cleaning business and struggling to create an award-compliant roster for your staff? Look no further! We’ve developed a free ros...
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Split Shifts in Cleaning: 2025 Rules & Legal Pay Formulas
Split Shifts in Cleaning: 2025 Rules & Legal Pay Formulas
Understanding the rules and legal pay formulas for split shifts in the cleaning industry is crucial for both employers and employees. This blog wil...
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Why Australia Needs 12,000+ New Electricians by 2026 to Keep the Grid Running
Why Australia Needs 12,000+ New Electricians by 2026 to Keep the Grid Running
Australia’s ambitious renewable energy transition and housing expansion are under threat. A severe shortage of electricians could delay everything ...
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Audit-Proofing Your Business: A Real-World Electrical Award Compliance Case
Audit-Proofing Your Business: A Real-World Electrical Award Compliance Case
Learn how to ensure compliance with the Electrical Award (MA000025) in Australia to avoid penalties and audits. Explore key resources and strategie...
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Construction vs Other Industries: Pay & Conditions 2025
Construction vs Other Industries: Pay & Conditions 2025
Australia’s workforce spans many industries, each covered by its own modern award. The Building and Construction Award often grants higher base rat...
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How to Hire & Retrain Electricians for Renewable Projects (2025 Labor Market Guide)
How to Hire & Retrain Electricians for Renewable Projects (2025 Labor Market Guide)
Why This Guide Matters Now Australia’s renewable energy sector needs 12,000+ new electricians by 2026 to meet climate targets (ABC News, 2025). Wi...
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Australia’s Electrician Shortage 2025: Impact on Renewable Energy Targets
Australia’s Electrician Shortage 2025: Impact on Renewable Energy Targets
Australia is at a critical juncture in its energy transition. With ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions and build 1.2 million new homes by...
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Aged Care Underpayments 2025: Still A Risk?
Aged Care Underpayments 2025: Still A Risk?
With new criminal underpayment laws taking effect from January 1, 2025, aged care employers operating under the aged care award (MA000018) face unp...
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Top Payroll Software for MA000025 Electrical Award
Top Payroll Software for MA000025 Electrical Award
When it comes to managing payroll for employees covered by the MA000025 Electrical Award, employers face unique challenges specific to the electric...
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Download Free Electrical Award(MA000025) Summary
Download Free Electrical Award(MA000025) Summary
Navigating through the intricacies of the Electrical Award (MA000025) can appear daunting. Nonetheless, this guide serves as a comprehensive resour...
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$65k Underpayment Case: How to Avoid Electrical Award Compliance Mistakes
$65k Underpayment Case: How to Avoid Electrical Award Compliance Mistakes
In recent years, there have been numerous cases of underpayment in the electrical industry, with one high-profile case involving a $65k underpaymen...
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