In September 2023, the Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found an employer had unlawfully discriminated against an employee because of her breastfeeding responsibilities (see Complainant 202258 v Southern Restaurants (Vic) Pty Ltd (Discrimination) [2023] ACAT 57). The Tribunal has now handed down its decision in relation to the remedies flowing from that […]
READ MORERethinking payroll reporting structures to drive success
Who owns payroll in your organisation? Is it HR? Finance? Operations? Or perhaps, does it sit strategically in its own lane? This pivotal question may seem administrative at first glance, but it holds far reaching implications for how your organisation operates. The placement of payroll reporting structures directly influences the team’s ability to innovate, adopt […]
READ MOREPay Day Super Reforms: Draft Legislation Released and Key Provisions
On 14th March the draft legislation for the pay day super reforms was released. A summary of some of the key components of the legislation can be found below. With a federal election now called for the 5th May, the government is in caretaker mode. This means that consultation is paused until after the election. […]
READ MOREEmpowering the future of payroll: Highlights from the 2025 Payroll Summit in Melbourne
The buzzword at this year’s Payroll Summit wasn’t just “compliance” or “accuracy”—it was transformation. Held in the heart of Melbourne, the 2025 Payroll Summit brought together payroll professionals, HR leaders, tech innovators, and advisors from across Australia to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of payroll. With sessions ranging from payroll strategy and workforce trends to […]
READ MOREFWC finds employee’s inaction was a valid reason for dismissal
There are certain restrictions in Australia on the types of people that may be lawfully employed by an employer. Specifically, a person can only work in Australia if they are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or they have a valid visa with work rights. In the recent decision of Muza v Costco Wholesale Australia Pty […]
READ MOREEmployment Hero challenges payday super bill
Plans to partially ban superannuation fund advertising on platforms like his own could “reduce competition and limit choice” for workers, claims Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson. Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson says the federal government’s plan to partially ban superannuation fund advertising on platforms like his own could “reduce competition and limit choice” for workers. […]
READ MOREGovernment releases draft payday super law
The government has released draft legislation to mandate payday super, a policy that was first flagged in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The draft legislation stipulates that from 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages, which the government said will ensure “workers earn more, keep […]
READ MOREView the draft legislation to mandate payday super
The government has released draft legislation to mandate payday super, a policy that was first flagged in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. You can view the draft legislation here.
READ MORECyclone impacting parts of Australia
There may be individuals and workplaces affected by the cyclone in parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Learn your workplace rights and responsibilities if you’re affected. Stand down The impact of a cyclone may affect whether some workplaces can stay open. If a business can’t open or needs to temporarily close, employers may be […]
READ MORELa Trobe University signs Enforceable Undertaking
La Trobe University will complete more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 6,700 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. Under the EU, the University must also make a $220,000 contrition payment to the Commonwealth’s Consolidated Revenue Fund and implement […]
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