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Updated Restaurant Award Rates 2026/27 (MA000119)
Updated Restaurant Award Rates 2026/27 (MA000119)
The Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119) sets minimum pay rates and employment conditions for restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues across...
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Updated Fast Food Award 2026/27: Pay rates, Penalties, Overtime & Allowances
Updated Fast Food Award 2026/27: Pay rates, Penalties, Overtime & Allowances
If you run a quick-service restaurant, takeaway shop, burger chain, pizza store or similar business, the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 (MA000003) m...
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Retail Award Rates 2026/27: Pay, Penalties, Allowances & Classifications | MA000004
Retail Award Rates 2026/27: Pay, Penalties, Allowances & Classifications | MA000004
The General Retail Industry Award 2020 (MA000004), commonly called the Retail Award, sets minimum pay rates and key employment conditions for many ...
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Hospitality Award 2026/27 – Pay Rates & Penalties (MA000009)
Hospitality Award 2026/27 – Pay Rates & Penalties (MA000009)
Hospitality Award rates in Australia are set under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009]. These rates apply to covered employers and ...
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SCHADS Award 2026/27: Pay Rates & Allowances
SCHADS Award 2026/27: Pay Rates & Allowances
The updated SCHADS award pay rates will be in effect from July 1st 2026, bringing important changes for employers and employees in Australia’s care...
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7 Common Payroll Mistakes Australian Employers Make
7 Common Payroll Mistakes Australian Employers Make
Payroll might seem straightforward – pay people for the hours they work – but in practice it’s a minefield of regulations, award provisions, and en...
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7 Steps to Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
7 Steps to Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
Navigating payroll compliance in 2025 requires a strategic approach to avoid severe legal consequences. With criminal penalties now enforced for wa...
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Australian Payroll Compliance 2025: Essential Guide for Employers
Australian Payroll Compliance 2025: Essential Guide for Employers
With significant regulatory changes taking effect in 2025, payroll compliance has become more critical than ever for Australian employers. From cri...
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How to Prevent Wage Theft for Aged Care in 2025: MA000018 Guide
How to Prevent Wage Theft for Aged Care in 2025: MA000018 Guide
With new criminal wage theft laws taking effect from January 1, 2025, aged care providers must urgently review their payroll practices under the Ag...
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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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