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Changes to casual overtime rates from 20 November 2020
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has amended the overtime provisions concerning casual employees in several modern awards, which take effect in the first full pay period on or after 20 November 2020. Previously, there was confusion surrounding whether casuals received...
10 Tips to Motivate & Retain Employees
We all understand the benefits of retaining key employees in our business. High employee turnover directly impacts the bottom line, it stifles operations and the execution of business strategy and leads to customer dissatisfaction. Herbert Kelleher, the former CEO and...
Increase to pay rates in SCHADS Award from 1 December 2019
Certain pay rates in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 ("SCHADS Award") increased from the first full pay period after 1 December 2019. The SCHADS Award is subject to an "Equal Remuneration Order" made by the Fair Work...
Changes to the Educational Services & Children’s Services Awards
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently announced changes to the following modern awards that will come into effect from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November 2020: the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 [MA000077]; and the Children's...
Top 5 Reasons Why More Australian Businesses Are Outsourcing Their Payroll
Through the years, payroll outsourcing has grown in both its scope and influence. Many businesses in Australia, which shunned it decades ago, have embraced the idea now, due to its convenience and the advantages it gives to the general operations of the business....
Federal Budget 2020: Incentives for hiring young job seekers, apprentices & trainees
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government announced two important programs as part of the recently announced 2020 Federal Budget. These programs were handed down with the intention of making it easier for businesses when hiring...
Temporary COVID-19 Flexibility Provisions Extended in Modern Awards
The Fair Work Commission has further extended the COVID-19 flexibility schedules in a number of modern awards.In particular, the flexibilities in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and Clerks – Private Sector Award have been extended until 30...
2020 Federal Budget: Accelerated tax breaks take centre stage
The eagerly anticipated 2020 Federal Budget announcement this week did not flatter to deceive with the government unveiling their medium to long term recovery plan in two phases. An initial recovery phase stimulating job creation will be followed by a period of debt...
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