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…
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 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 – 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…
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…
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…
Be Business Ready for a Cyber Incident In its annual cyber threat report, ACSC assessed that medium size businesses had the highest average loss per cybercrime where a financial loss occurred. The rise in the average cost per cyber incident…
Make Protecting Your Identity & Personal Information Part of Your Day The growing numbers and the recent surge in data breaches and scams are on the minds of many individuals at the moment, particularly those who have had their data…
Several recent high-profile data breaches, involving companies such as Optus and Medibank, have put a spotlight on the importance of keeping sensitive employee data safe and protected. Your legal obligations Employers have a legal obligation to collect and store employment…