From November 2025, new protections introduced under Baby Priya’s Law affect businesses that offer employer-funded paid parental leave in addition to the Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme. Before looking at these recent changes, it is important to understand the difference between government-funded parental leave and employer-funded parental leave, because Baby Priya’s Law only applies to one of them.

If you employ staff, you've no doubt heard of 'Modern Awards'. Awards aren’t optional. They sit underneath almost every employment contract, and dictate the minimum pay, entitlements, hours, allowances, breaks, overtime, consultation rules and termination notice that legally apply to your team. And yet, award classification is one of the most common areas where small business owners slip up. Not because they’re careless, but because the system is genuinely complex. With over

HR should make running your business easier - not add more stress. Yet for many small businesses, HR becomes that “to-do later” task that sits in the background, creating uncertainty, frustration, and risk. Good HR support can change that. When HR is clear, practical, and aligned with how your business actually works, everything becomes easier: communication, performance, recruitment, compliance, culture, and day-to-day operations. That’s what we bring to the businesses we pa

Deciding whether to pay employees an hourly rate or an annual salary  is one of the biggest pay structure questions for business owners....

Paying your staff isn’t as straightforward as choosing a rate that 'feels fair' and adding a little extra for overtime. As with most...

Most business owners don’t think about HR until they’re tied up dealing with a staff issue they didn’t see coming.  Whether it’s someone not pulling their weight, a tricky dismissal, or confusion about entitlements, people problems can chew up your time and leave you feeling unsure about what you can  and can’t  do. HR is not just about policies or paperwork. Good HR support helps you stay compliant, avoid Fair Work encounters and costly legal issues, lift performance, and cr

If you run a small business in health care, disability, early childhood education, pharmacy, or community services, pay attention. ...

Starting 1 January 2025, intentionally short-changing your employees on wages or entitlements will no longer  be treated as a mere civil...

As a business owner, the last thing you want is to end up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But with wage theft now a criminal...

Keeping records might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but it's a non-negotiable. Good HR record keeping can save you...

New rules apply for employee authorised deductions. As an employer, be clear on what you can and cannot do. Employee Deductions that are...

The Fair Work Commission has recently updated the Real Estate Industry Award to clarify payment entitlements for Excess Travelling....

Starting July 1, 2023, the Fair Work Act made a significant change to employee's entitlements, aligning with updates to the Paid Parental...

Let's dive into the recent changes in employment regulations about pay secrecy. Understanding these shifts is vital for both employers and...

As a business owner in Australia, managing employee leave entitlements effectively is crucial for maintaining a productive and happy...

8 essential tips for complying with Australian employment legislation.