Big news for small businesses! From 26 August 2025, two major Fair Work rules—once only for larger employers—now apply to small businesses with fewer than 15 employees. As a small business owner, this is not something you can afford to ignore. These changes bring new rights for employees, new obligations for you, and new risksContinue reading “Fair Work Updates for Small Businesses – What You Need to Know”
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New Financial Year, New Rules, New Focus: It is Time to Scale Your Business with the Right People
As the new financial year kicks off, it is not just about setting budgets, it is about setting intentions. For business owners, July marks a fresh opportunity to work on the business, not just in it by realigning your people strategy for growth. But with significant changes to Modern Awards and Fair Work legislation takingContinue reading “New Financial Year, New Rules, New Focus: It is Time to Scale Your Business with the Right People”
Wages Are Going Up, Here is What Your Business Needs to Know
The Fair Work Commission has just made its call on the Annual Wage Review, and it means pay rates are going up from 1 July 2025. If you employ staff, this affects you. Doesn’t matter if you are running a café, trade business, or a team of office professionals, you will need to update yourContinue reading “Wages Are Going Up, Here is What Your Business Needs to Know”
Navigating through recent Fair Work Compliance
As a business owner in Australia, keeping up with legislative changes can be overwhelming. Recent updates in employment laws and compliance requirements for 2024, particularly through the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Acts, have raised the stakes for business owners. This means that businesses must adapt swiftly to avoid legal risks. These changes spanContinue reading “Navigating through recent Fair Work Compliance”
