Navigating the Voluntary Small Business Code and Wage Theft Legislation
Discover the key steps to ensure compliant workplace processes in relation to the Voluntary Small Business Code and Wage Theft Legislation.
Wage Compliance
Understanding Parental Leave in Australia
In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about parental leave in Australia, including both paid and unpaid entitlements, and what employers need to be aware of when it comes to their obligations.
Workplace Investigations: Key Points for Compliance
Discover the key steps to ensure compliant workplace investigations under Australian HR laws. Learn how to handle bullying, harassment, or misconduct cases effectively while respecting fairness and integrity. Contact Akyra Strategy & Development—your trusted HR partner.
2024 in Review: Workplace Rights, Challenges, and What’s Next
In this week’s Akyra blog, we explore the recent changes ahead for new Wage Theft Laws for 2025 and outline key takeaways for employers.
Big Changes Ahead: New Wage Theft Laws for 2025
In this week’s Akyra blog, we explore the recent changes ahead for new Wage Theft Laws for 2025 and outline key takeaways for employers.
What Are The Rules Around Personal Leave?
As employers, we’re often less than impressed with the notice given by employees when they are unwell. We’ll explore what’s required for employees to access their personal leave entitlements and some of the issues employers face when asking for evidence to support the claim for personal leave. How do you as an employer manage employee’s access to their leave? Can you ask for a medical certificate? What if it’s backdated? What are your employees entitled to? Can you say “NO”?
What to Do When Your Employee Claims They Have Been Underpaid
While we all do our best when calculating wages and entitlements for our employees, it’s complicated! So what do you do when you receive an email from one of your employees making an underpayment claim?