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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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Public Holiday Pay
Public Holiday Pay
Public Holidays as a Workplace Entitlement Public holidays in Australia are a fundamental workplace entitlement governed by the National Employmen...
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New Year’s Day 2026 Penalty Rates: State-by-State Guide
New Year’s Day 2026 Penalty Rates: State-by-State Guide
As 2025 draws to a close, business leaders and payroll managers across Australia are turning their attention to one of the first major compliance d...
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Casual Workers Christmas Rostering Rights 2025
Casual Workers Christmas Rostering Rights 2025
As the festive season approaches, Australian businesses face the annual challenge of staffing during public holidays. For the nation's 2.5 million ...
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Redundancy Pay in Australia: Calculating Severance Entitlements Under the NES
Redundancy Pay in Australia: Calculating Severance Entitlements Under the NES
What Is a “Genuine Redundancy”? Redundancies are a fact of business life – roles change or become unnecessary, leading employers to let employees ...
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Final Pay in Australia: How to Calculate Leave and Termination Payments
Final Pay in Australia: How to Calculate Leave and Termination Payments
What are employer obligations at the end of employment? When an employee’s employment ends (whether due to resignation,redundancy, or termination)...
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Bonuses and Allowances
Bonuses and Allowances
Navigating Additional Payments in Australian Payroll Additional payments like bonuses, commissions, and allowances are powerful tools for rewardin...
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Annual Leave & Sick Leave Pay Calculations
Annual Leave & Sick Leave Pay Calculations
Accurately calculating leave pay is a fundamental responsibility for every Australian employer. Getting it wrong can lead to employee disputes, und...
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Retail Worker Rights: Award Rates and Penalty Rates Explained
Retail Worker Rights: Award Rates and Penalty Rates Explained
Working in Australia's retail sector comes with specific rights and entitlements protected by law. For both employees and employers, understanding ...
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Aged Care Worker Underpayment: Know Your Rights
Aged Care Worker Underpayment: Know Your Rights
If you're an aged care worker in Australia, you dedicate your life to caring for others. But are you being paid correctly for your vital work? Unfo...
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Underpayment Lawyer Sydney: Free Consultation & No Win No Fee
Underpayment Lawyer Sydney: Free Consultation & No Win No Fee
Why Choose Our Sydney Underpayment Lawyers? Sydney-Specific Expertise Our legal team specialises in NSW employment law and Sydney-specific workpl...
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