Award updates, payroll compliance tips, and Fair Work changes — explained plainly.
If you're using Employment Hero HR — but not Employment Hero Payroll — your timesheets might be compliant with your rostering system, but they may not be compliant with Australian employment law. Here's the gap most HR-only customers don't know exists.
Read article →Australia's 122 Modern Awards set minimum pay and conditions. Getting the wrong award or classification is the most common source of payroll underpayment.
Read article →Fair Work audits increasingly target small businesses. Bookkeepers who validate award compliance proactively are becoming indispensable to their clients.
Read article →California's meal and rest break rules are strict. Each missed break triggers a one-hour premium penalty. Here's exactly what the law requires in 2026.
Read article →California overtime must be calculated on the regular rate of pay, not just base hourly wages. Bonuses and shift differentials all affect the number.
Read article →The 2026 wage review raised all Modern Award minimums by 3.5%. Use this checklist to confirm your timesheets, classifications, and records stay compliant.
Read article →California's Private Attorneys General Act multiplies wage violations into six-figure penalties fast. Here's how it works and how to protect your business.
Read article →The Fair Work Commission updated minimum rates and penalty loadings for the Hospitality Award in 2026. Here's what changed, who it affects, and how to make sure your timesheets are still compliant.
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