Learn how SMEs can manage awards, wage increases, super at 12% and payroll records to stay compliant and audit-ready. SMEs are juggling award changes, annual wage updates and the superannuation step-up to 12%. Here’s a practical, five-point plan to keep your payroll accurate — and your records audit-ready.
Employee Records: What SMEs Must Know to Stay Compliant Employee records are the foundation of wage compliance. Learn what SMEs must keep, new legal expectations, and the 8-step checklist […]
Award coverage isn’t about job titles or task lists. It turns on a role’s true principal purpose. This article explains how the Fair Work Commission decodes award coverage, using real case examples, practical contrasts, and clear guidance to help employers and employees determine lawful pay, entitlements, and compliance.
Refusing annual leave can be lawful if done reasonably. This guide explains when employers can say no, how to handle disputes, manage peak periods, leave-in-advance, and stay compliant with Fair Work while maintaining workplace harmony.
If you work in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, you know that workplace relations can feel like a maze, and in 2025, that maze just got more complex. From sleepover provisions under the SCHADS Award to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) push for payroll remediation, these aren’t minor tweaks. They impact how you roster, pay and protect your organisation’s reputation.
Investing in HR software isn’t enough, incorrect setup can lead to costly underpayments. Learn how expert configuration, audits, and ongoing support keep your HR system compliant, accurate, and efficient.
A landmark Federal Court decision has redefined how Australian employers must manage annualised salaries, putting an end to broad set-off clauses and forcing businesses to rethink payroll compliance on a pay-period basis.
In Australia, superannuation is a key part of the retirement income system. Employers are legally required to contribute to it, not only for employees but, in some cases, for independent contractors as well.
Termination Payments: Why “On the Final Day” Really Means On the Final Day. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
At Akyra, one of the most common questions we hear from clients – especially those experiencing growth – is:
“What’s the difference between being a small business under the Fair Work system and not being one?”