On 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced the National Minimum Wage and award wages will [increase by 3.5%] (...

Back in 2023, the Australian Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the...

Wanting to acknowledge the hard work of your employees this year? Make sure you report Christmas bonuses and other one-off payments...

As we head into the summer holiday period, is your business up to speed with your rights and obligations? It can be confusing to...

Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself in wages, salary or...

Company Christmas parties are things of legend. Everyone knows the stories about employees that took the opportunity to let their hair...

From 1 July 2023, the ATO commenced an activity statement lodgment reminder program wherein 3,000 employers will be randomly selected for...

Withdrawing a job offer comes with serious legal fishhooks, so employers need to understand how to do it safely. This article looks at...

Not paying enough can be surprisingly expensive – the cost of replacing an employee can be much higher than providing a reasonable salary...

It’s nearly time to make a finalisation declaration for Single Touch Payroll. There is no need to issue payment summaries to employees...

The Employer Toolkit can help employers prepare for their role in the Paid Parental Leave scheme. Source: https://www.servicesaustralia.g...

In an effort to close the gender pay gap, increase women’s workforce participation, and provide families with more flexibility during...

If you combine MATS and STP – what do you get? You get better matching of Super Guarantee (SG) payments by the ATO. Member Account...

In July 2023, the superannuation guarantee statutory rate will rise to 11%. Annually, the rate is increasing by 0.5% until July 2025 when...

Are your staff asking to cash out annual leave? There are some important rules to remember before paying out annual leave. Firstly, you...

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a government initiative that requires employers to report their employees' tax and superannuation...

Spending time and money on staff training is a must. When your employees can see that you're invested in their future, they feel valued,...

From 1 Feb 2023, full-time, part-time and casual employees are entitled to 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave. This applies...

Start learning about superannuation strategies when you're young, and you’ll be better off in retirement. Talk to us about how to start...

As an employer, you previously needed to pay FBT on electric cars provided to your employees. From 1 July 2022, you will now be exempt...