As a small business owner it is important to make sure that if you are open for business on a public holiday or long weekend that you are prepared.

Before starting your preparation 

Changes to Casual Employment Provisions under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

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Underpaying staff, intentional or not, can occur in a business of any size. We explain the increased penalties and how to address the risks.

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is intensifying enforcement and implementing stringent measures to address underpayments in the workplace. 

Businesses

Learn how to employ an overseas worker and know the requirements you need to meet as the employer.

When you employ people from overseas, the process is slightly different from hiring Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Hiring

Single-use plastics have a demonstrated impact on the environment, posing a life-threatening risk to our wildlife and waterways, and contributing to litter and landfill.

Banning these plastics is an important step towards a more sustainable

It’s an unfortunate fact that small business owners are regularly the target of scammers – trying to take their money, business contacts, or business or personal identification details.

Scammers often pretend to be from a government

Significant changes are on the horizon for the digital platform gig economy and the road transport industry. Starting from 26 August 2024, or a date to be proclaimed, new regulated worker functions will be introduced. 

These changes

Significant changes are on the horizon for the digital platform gig economy and the road transport industry. Starting from 26 August 2024, or a date to be proclaimed, new regulated worker functions will be introduced. 

These changes aim to improve

Your legal obligations: Part-time vs casual workers

In a competitive job market, more employers are thinking outside the square to attract and retain the workers they need. This could include hiring more part-time or casual workers – but what’s