Changes to Junior Pay Rates in Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards from 1 December 2026
Junior pay rates for 18, 19 and 20 year olds in retail, fast food and pharmacy are changing. Here’s what’s changing and when.
Changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award from 1 October 2026
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award changes from 1 October 2026. Here’s what employers need to know.
The guide to navigating modern awards with confidence
Download our guide to modern awards compliance. Learn where the risk sits at scale and get a practical checklist to manage compliance as you grow.
Understanding the SCHADS Award changes: What you need to know
Three SCHADS Award changes land across 2026 and 2027. Download this free factsheet to understand what’s changed and what you need to do now.
The employer’s guide to Australia’s new casual employment rules
Understand the latest changes to casual employment in Australia. Learn what’s new, when changes apply and how to update contracts to manage compliance.
Navigating the 2026 & 2027 SCHADS Award Changes
Learn what has changed under the SCHADS Award surrounding sleepovers, overtime, payroll, rostering, compliance and more.
SCHADS Award changes: New pay rates from 1 December 2026; New classification structure from 1 October 2027
SCHADS Award pay rates change from 1 December 2026, with a new classification structure from 1 October 2027. Learn more here.
The high income threshold changed on 1 July 2026: Here’s what it means for employment decisions
From 1 July 2026 the high income threshold is $190,100, up from $183,100. Here are 8 ways this change affects your employment decisions.
Employment immigration law in Australia: your questions answered
Our immigration law webinar raised more questions than we had time to answer. Here are the employer questions that came in on the day.
Employment Essentials: Payroll Compliance
Learn how to manage pay errors, awards, overtime, deductions, salary absorption clauses and record-keeping obligations.
No scrambling, no surprises: Focus Computing’s Payday Super transition with HeroClear
Focus Computing used HeroClear to automate Payday Super payments ahead of the 1 July deadline, staying fully compliant in AU. Read the success story.
Employer guide: appointing Employment Hero as your Digital Service Provider (DSP) ahead of the 1 July deadline
From 1 July 2026, super stapling rules change how new employees choose their fund. Here’s the one step you need to complete in ATO’s Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) before the deadline.
Superannuation guide for sole traders and self-employed individuals
Understand superannuation for sole traders and self-employed individuals in Australia. Learn about contributions, tax benefits and key legislative updates.
2026–27 federal budget: What it means for Australian businesses
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 federal budget on 12 May 2026. Here’s what Australian businesses need to know, from tax changes to workforce updates.
Employment Essentials: Immigration Law for Australian Employers
Join experts from Employment Hero and TechVisa to explore sponsorship pathways, visa compliance and employer obligations.








