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Annual shutdown: how to get it right
Planning to close over the Christmas/New Year period? It's time to start planning. Read more about shutdowns here.
85 Degrees franchisor faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced legal action against a franchisor alleging that it is legally liable for alleged contraventions by its franchisees.
Free help for stressed business owners
Small business owners face a common set of challenges – limited HR or admin staff, long hours, and endless pressures.
Overtime: daily or cumulative calculation?
Calculating overtime can sometimes be tricky. Getting it wrong could result in underpayments: here’s how to work it out.
Attendance bonuses
What are “attendance bonuses”? And what are the tax implications of paying them? Read an explanation of the issues here.
Night shift: what penalty applies on public holidays?
If a night shift begins on a public holiday but ends on a normal working day, should an employee be paid employee penalty rates?
Surviving tough times in business
Two small business owners who’ve weathered tough times before share their stories and the lessons they’ve learnt in their darkest hours.
Can employees work through their lunch break?
What guidance is there under the Miscellaneous Award for working through a lunch break? Read on to find out.
Work during meal breaks: is it overtime?
Are you required to pay employees overtime rates if they work through their lunch break?
Extreme weather — who pays if employees can’t work?
When extreme weather forces employees to leave work early, do employers still need to pay? This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.