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When To Pay Employees Penalty Rates?: What You Need to Know

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When To Pay Employees Penalty Rates?

As an employer, understanding when to pay employees penalty rates is essential. In Australia, the penalty rate was introduced in 1947, driven by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and other state regulatory bodies. The rationale behind penalty is to compensate employees for working outside their normal hours. Changes in workplace environments, industry types, … Read more

A Guide to Australia’s National Employment Standards (NES)

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A Guide to Australia's National Employment Standards (NES)

We’re breaking down the National Employment Standards (NES) to help you better understand how this piece of legislation impacts your business, contracts, and employees. What is the National Employment Standards (NES)? NES means for “National Employment Standards,” which are the minimum rules for working conditions that all Australians must follow. As these are national standards, … Read more