Government to cut paid parental leave red tape with $10 million in SME support
This comes as key Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock argue local businesses deserve compensation or carve-outs for delivering parental leave payments to employees.
Heaps Normal is campaigning for a half-day Friday, and it’s not just froth
You've heard of the four-day work week, but what about the four-and-a-half-day work week? That's the proposal being put forward by Heaps Normal, which is calling for a half-day on March 1 in the name of employee wellbeing.
More Australian businesses say employees can work on January 26 if they want to
Many small businesses and startups say they will open for business and permit staff to work on the January 26 public holiday, amid broader discussions about the future of Australia Day and the date on which it is celebrated.
One third of Australian startups don’t have paid parental leave, but it’s not all bad news
New data reveals some interesting paid parental leave statistics for Australian startups, especially when it comes to primary and secondary caregivers.
Paid domestic violence leave for small business employees arrives on August 1. Here’s what to know
Small businesses across Australia now have less than two weeks to prepare for new paid domestic violence leave entitlements, which provide employees up to ten paid days off across a twelve-month period.
Aussie HR platform triiyo secures partnership with NSW government to support all parents, regardless of gender
The Department of Regional NSW is teaming up with HR startup triiyo to help employees stay connected and supported during their parental journey.
Fears for workers with disability after axing of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods
The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.
“Spare a thought for your friends in payroll”: Call for understanding as new September 22 public holiday poses challenges
Payroll staff are under pressure to reschedule staff, and update software to ensure Thursday counts towards public holiday rates.
A new public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth II is a mixed bag for small businesses facing penalty rates and contracts
While welcoming the ability to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, industry leaders fear for small businesses now unexpectedly balancing commitments to customers against the cost of penalty rate entitlements.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
“Many small retailers are not opening every day”: Business groups urge government to rethink axed COVID-19 isolation payment amid staff shortage
The Morrison government's Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment scheme, which provided $750-a-week lump sum payments to workers required to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, expired on June 30.
As millennials catch up to baby boomers in the 2021 Census, businesses must prepare for the changing of the guard
The ABS unveiled the first round of data from the 2021 Census on Tuesday, outlining the major demographic shifts taking place in Australian society.
