HR, Payroll & Employment Law Blog

Understanding the 2026 Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage and modern award wage rates from 1 July 2026, plus structural changes to lower classifications. The real risk isn't the rate — it's how consistently payroll systems are updated.

Nellers HR · 02 June 2026

Payday Super Webinar

From 1 July 2026, the way employers calculate, pay and report Superannuation Guarantee is changing — a big shift. Watch our webinar for practical implementation steps.

Claire Byrne & Sarah Medson · 26 May 2026

Wage Theft

From 1 January 2025, the intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements could be a criminal offence. What can you do to protect your business?

Bec Portnoff McNaught · 15 May 2025

Redundancy in Australia

Redundancies are never easy — how they're handled makes all the difference. Behind every restructure is a person who deserves dignity and respect.

Bec Portnoff McNaught · 22 April 2025

Closing Loopholes No. 2

We discuss some of these significant reforms and the key takeaways for your business — casual employment, employee vs contractor, the gig economy and wage theft laws.

Nellers HR · 18 November 2024

Right to Disconnect

The Federal Government's new "right to disconnect" means employees can legally refuse to stay connected after hours — with some key exceptions. Here's what employers need to know.

Kathy Whiting & Nellers HR · 04 June 2024

Workplace Investigations

A good workplace investigation involves a procedurally fair process and clear findings of fact on the balance of probabilities. We discuss the key principles.

Nellers HR · 11 February 2024

Sham Contracting

Sham contracting occurs when an employer disguises an employee relationship as a contractor one. The Bill changes the defence from 'recklessness' to 'reasonableness'.

Nellers HR · 26 September 2023

Paid Parental Leave Changes

From 1 July 2023, changes are being implemented to the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme in Australia.

Jennifer McLeod · 30 June 2023

Enterprise Bargaining Reforms

For business owners with Agreements (or considering bargaining for one), it's important to understand the key changes, how they might impact you, and what to do.

Nellers HR · 20 June 2023

New Changes to Flexible Work Arrangements

From 6 June 2023, the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Act amendments introduce changes to flexibility requests made under the Fair Work Act.

Nellers HR · 12 May 2023

2023 Workplace Sexual Harassment Reforms

With these new laws in force, duty holders should assess workplace risk, introduce risk controls such as prevention plans, and communicate changes as needed.

Nellers HR · 13 February 2023

HRIS — What Is It and Why Do I Need It?

HRIS makes use of technology to improve systems and help organisations and HR teams to be more efficient overall.

Daniel Neller · 30 January 2023

Changes to Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave

Full-time, part-time and casual employees will soon be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period.

Amber Savage · 18 January 2023