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Underpayments and Record-Keeping in Australia: What Recent Fair Work Cases Mean for Employers
Recent Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) enforcement action highlights a clear and growing risk for employers: underpayments and poor record keeping in Australia remain some of
Pay and Award Compliance in Australia: A Back-to-Basics Guide for Employers
Why Pay and Award Compliance Matters in Australia Pay and award compliance in Australia has become a major focus for employers, regulators, and the Fair
Fair Work Crackdown on Migrant Worker Breaches: What Recent Cases Mean for Employers
Recent enforcement action by the Fair Work Ombudsman highlights a clear regulatory focus: protecting migrant workers and addressing workplace underpayments. In December 2025 alone, the
The New “Pay-Period” BOOT: What the Landmark Ruling Means for Employers
A recent Federal Court decision has fundamentally changed how Australian employers must think about annualised salaries, offset clauses and the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT).
WGEA Gender Equality Targets are Coming in 2026 – Here’s What Smart Employers Should Do Now
If you employ 500+ people, you’ve probably already heard the headlines: WGEA gender equality targets are coming. But what’s worth paying attention to isn’t just the compliance requirement, it’s what these changes signal about where workplace
Mental Health First Aid at Work: A Practical Guide for Employers
Mental health in the workplace is no longer a “nice to have” conversation — it is a business-critical priority. In a recent HR Bites webinar,
Important Update: Changes to Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards and Payday Super Rules from 1 July 2026
Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards The Fair Work Commission has recently updated the default superannuation fund clauses across a number of Modern Awards, correcting
Pregnancy, Restructures and Flexible Work – Managing Risk Under the Fair Work Act
Workplaces are increasingly navigating complex situations where business change intersects with employee rights. One of the most sensitive scenarios occurs when an employee who is
HR & Workplace Relations Trends for 2026: What Employers Need To Know
As we step into 2026, Australian workplaces are facing one of the fastest periods of transformation in recent memory. From technological disruption to shifting workforce
2025 Employment Law Updates: Insights from Christy Miller, Partner at Clayton Utz
At our 2025 End-of-Year event, we were privileged to host Christy Miller, Partner at Clayton Utz, who delivered a timely and engaging presentation titled “The
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