PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2026
Below is a list of public holidays for each state in 2026. How to pay for public holidays All employees who are required to work on a public holiday will be paid in accordance with the applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement, the National Employment Standards, and...
Changes to Superannuation from July 2026
What is Payday Super? Payday Super means instead of superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions being paid quarterly, they must be paid at the same time as wages. Every time you run payroll, the related super must also be paid so it reaches the employee’s super fund...
Award Changes and Casual Employment Information Statement
Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) As we get into 2026, we wanted to remind you of an obligation that’s easy to miss once onboarding is complete - issuing and reissuing the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS). Most employers provide the CEIS...
New Psychosocial Safety Rules Begin in December: What Employers Need to Know
From December 1, Victorian employers will be working under a new set of rules that treat psychological health the same way as physical safety. The updated Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations mean employers must now actively identify,...
Priya’s Law, Job Advertisements, Franchisor Responsibilities & Flexible Work: What Employers Need to Know
Priya’s Law Australia has taken an important step for grieving families with the introduction of Priya’s Law, an amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009, which applies from 7th November 2025. The law ensures that parents who experience a stillbirth or the death of a...
Preparing for the Holiday Season
Here we are – November 2025! It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. As the year winds down, the silly season can throw up all sorts of challenges – from business shutdowns and public holiday pay to office parties, gift swaps, and making sure workplace...
Christmas – Public Holidays, Leave Loading and Shutdown Preparation
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to plan for your employees over Christmas and New Year. Managing public holidays, shutdown periods, and employee entitlements can feel tricky, especially when it comes to setting the right dates, understanding annual leave...
Right to Disconnect and Casual Conversion- Small Businesses
On 26 August 2024, Australia introduced a significant workplace reform: employees of non‑small‑business employers gained the Right to Disconnect, which allowed the employees to refuse work-related communications, including calls, messages and social media, outside...
Disciplinary Action at Work
Disciplinary action is a necessary part of workplace management, but it must be handled with fairness, clarity, and strict compliance with Australian employment laws. It is of utmost importance for the employers to follow a procedurally fair and transparent process,...
Redundancy Update
With the recent economic climate, the number of redundancies has risen, as businesses attempt to remain viable. Employers look within their organisations for job positions no longer needed and as a result terminate employees holding those positions. Redundancies are...
