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MA000025 Electrical Award: Who’s Covered & 2025 Key Changes Explained
MA000025 Electrical Award: Who’s Covered & 2025 Key Changes Explained
The MA000025 Electrical Award plays a pivotal role in establishing employment conditions for workers in the electrical, electronic, and communicati...
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Gardening & Landscaping Services Award Pay Guide 2025: Rates, Penalties & Allowances
Gardening & Landscaping Services Award Pay Guide 2025: Rates, Penalties & Allowances
Navigating the 2025 pay rates and entitlements in the gardening industry is easier with a clear guide. This article breaks down the key pay compone...
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Best Payroll Software for Cleaning Companies (2025 Comparison)
Best Payroll Software for Cleaning Companies (2025 Comparison)
Managing payroll for cleaning companies can be complex, especially when navigating the myriad of compliance requirements tied to industry awards. H...
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Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Are you a cleaning services provider in Australia looking to stay compliant with the latest employment conditions? Look no further! We offer a free...
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2025 Cleaning Services Pay Calculator: Avoid Underpayment Risks
2025 Cleaning Services Pay Calculator: Avoid Underpayment Risks
As the cleaning industry continues to evolve, understanding pay rates is essential for business owners and casual cleaners alike. In this blog, we ...
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Cleaning Services Award 2025: Minimum Wages, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading
Cleaning Services Award 2025: Minimum Wages, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading
The Cleaning Services Award 2025 plays a crucial role in establishing fair wages and working conditions for cleaning staff across Australia. In thi...
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Best Construction Payroll Software for 2025
Best Construction Payroll Software for 2025
Construction businesses face complex pay rules under the Building and Construction Award (the Building and Construction General On‑Site Award 2020)...
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Casual Cleaner Pay Rates 2025: Award Wages, Loading & Employer Costs
Casual Cleaner Pay Rates 2025: Award Wages, Loading & Employer Costs
As the cleaning industry evolves, staying informed about casual cleaner pay rates is imperative for both employers and employees. This blog will de...
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Daily vs Weekly vs Casual Employment in Building and Construction Award (MA000020)
Daily vs Weekly vs Casual Employment in Building and Construction Award (MA000020)
Selecting the right engagement type is very crucial in the Building & Construction Award (MA000020). The Award recognises daily hire, full‑time...
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UWU’s 2024 Cleaning Industry Wins: Portable Leave & Wage Increases
UWU’s 2024 Cleaning Industry Wins: Portable Leave & Wage Increases
The United Workers Union (UWU) has achieved significant milestones in the cleaning industry for 2024, notably with the expansion of Portable Long S...
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Real Cases: How Cleaners Won Back Pay Under the Cleaning Services Award
Real Cases: How Cleaners Won Back Pay Under the Cleaning Services Award
The cleaning industry is crucial in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in our workplaces, schools, and homes. However, many cleaners often find th...
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Building & Construction Award [MA000020] 2025: Pay Rates & Rights
Building & Construction Award [MA000020] 2025: Pay Rates & Rights
Building and Construction Award [MA000020] is the key industrial award setting minimum pay and conditions for on-site construction workers in Austr...
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