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Fair Work Compliant: Top Hospitality Payroll Software 2025
Fair Work Compliant: Top Hospitality Payroll Software 2025
When it comes to managing payroll in the hospitality industry, choosing the right software can make all the difference. This article compares three...
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Automated Roster Builder: Compliant Shifts in 5 Minutes
Automated Roster Builder: Compliant Shifts in 5 Minutes
Managing rosters in the fast food industry just got easier. With the Fast Food Award 2025 introducing updated pay rates and penalty rules, business...
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2025 Fast Food Award Toolkit (Free PDF + Templates)
2025 Fast Food Award Toolkit (Free PDF + Templates)
As we approach the year 2025, the Fast Food Award is set to bring significant changes in the fast food industry across Australia. Understanding the...
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Restaurant Award vs Hospitality Award: What’s the Difference?
Restaurant Award vs Hospitality Award: What’s the Difference?
In Australia’s dynamic food and accommodation sectors, understanding which modern award applies to your business is crucial for compliance, cost co...
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ARA’s Retail Award Proposal: What Employers Must Know
ARA’s Retail Award Proposal: What Employers Must Know
What is the ARA’s proposal? The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission in 2024 to update the Gene...
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GRIA’s Four-Day Week Proposal Explained for Retail Employers
GRIA’s Four-Day Week Proposal Explained for Retail Employers
What is the four-day week proposal? The ARA has proposed that full-time employees under the Retail Award be allowed to work 38 hours over four day...
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Top 3 FWC Retail Award Misclassification Cases Employers Must Know
Top 3 FWC Retail Award Misclassification Cases Employers Must Know
What is Retail Award Misclassification? Misclassification under the General Retail Industry Award occurs when employees are incorrectly classified...
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Rostering Software vs. Manual Scheduling in Retail: Which is Better?
Rostering Software vs. Manual Scheduling in Retail: Which is Better?
In retail, creating a staff roster that matches foot traffic, payroll budgets and Retail Award rules is crucial. The General Retail Industry Award ...
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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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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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