Annual Shutdown Guide
It is coming to that time of year again where Christmas is around the corner and the New Year follows shortly thereafter. While it is commonly a time for celebration and an annual vacation, it can be a complex time…
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Annual Shutdown Guide
It is coming to that time of year again where Christmas is around the corner and the New Year follows shortly thereafter. While it is commonly a time for celebration and an annual vacation, it can be a complex time…
New Laws for Annual Shutdowns
Significant Changes Coming to Modern Awards Starting May 1st, 2023 Annual Shutdown Provisions Following previous reviews in February 2019 and August 2022 of “annual shutdown” provisions in modern awards, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will further amend the annual shutdown provisions…
New Superannuation Standard Choice Form
Information For Employers & Employees Employees use the Super Choice Form to choose the superannuation fund into which their employer will pay their superannuation contributions. Employers must provide a standard choice form to employees at the commencement of employment. The…
New public holiday rostering rules:what you need to know
A recent decision from the Federal Court will change the way you roster employees to work public holidays. If you weren’t already aware of this ruling, it’s important you get across this quickly, as employers now need to make sure,…
Paid Parental Has Been Expanded
Paid Parental Leave to be Extended to 26 Weeks by 2026 In an effort to close the gender pay gap, increase women’s workforce participation, and provide families with more flexibility during their children’s formative years, the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) system…
Working From Home Deduction Reform
Working From Home – Modernised Fixed Rate Method The method by which taxpayers claim deductions for costs incurred when working from home has been updated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The modifications are intended to represent current work-from-home arrangements…
Making Small Business More Resilient
Only One in Four Small Business Have a Disaster Plan Small and family businesses can suffer greatly from natural disasters, yet just one out of every four small businesses today has a business continuity plan, according to a report by…
Paid Family & Domestic Violence Leave 10 Days
10 Days of Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Each Year If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au The Law Has Changed As an…