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?”
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been actively enforcing compliance with record-keeping obligations, and the statistics from recent years highlight the impact of these efforts.
Under new Fair Work laws, employees can legally ignore unreasonable after-hours contact. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
Under new Fair Work laws, employees can legally ignore unreasonable after-hours contact. Learn how SMEs can prepare with support from Akyra.
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has been actively enforcing compliance with record-keeping obligations, and the statistics from recent years highlight the impact of these efforts.
What can legally be deducted from an employee’s final wages upon termination? The short answer is – not much, and certainly not without the right legal process.
The FWC has announced landmark reforms set to significantly increase award wages across five key female-dominated industries.
From the misconception that employees must receive three warnings before termination to the belief that employers are obligated to provide a support person for every meeting, these myths can have serious consequences, including breaching the Fair Work Act. Akyra highlights the absence of legislative requirements for a specific number of warnings and explores the best practices for offering support persons in meetings. Are you aware of the truth behind these myths? Find out now to ensure compliance and avoid potential risks in the employment landscape.