As the end of the year approaches, many businesses begin planning for the annual Christmas and New Year
shutdown. While this period can offer a welcome break for employees and employers alike, it also brings
with it a range of legal obligations that must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with Australian
workplace laws.
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.