Wages & Conditions
Retail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracle
19 Dec 2024 – November Report: Retail/Hospo job growth up 2.2% MoM. Casual hours drop 13.1% YoY. Brisbane wage boom (9.3% YoY) vs. Tasmania lag. Property valuers surge 22%.
“Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stability
30 Oct 2024 – SmartMatch: Workforce at critical inflection point. $42.20 median wage (3.8% growth), 13.3% casual hour surge & productivity gains emerge.
Employment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month high
13 Aug 2024 – Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Report reveals a 12-month high in median wage growth at 8.8%—more than double official figures. See state, industry, and age breakdowns
Public holiday pay guide for Australian employers in 2026
Understand public holiday pay in Australia. Learn how to calculate rates, entitlements and award conditions with our free guide.
Holiday payroll checklist for employers
Use our holiday payroll checklist to manage shutdowns, public holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and compliance. Stay on top of payroll this holiday season.
Free payslip template and guide
Download a free payslip template for Australian businesses. Learn what to include, legal requirements and how to manage compliance when issuing payslips.
Staff rostering template for Australian employers
Download a free staff rostering template to manage shifts, track hours, and improve compliance with award rates. Simple and customisable for any business.
Holiday rostering best practices for Australian employers
Learn how to manage holiday rostering fairly and compliantly. Understand employee rights, requests and obligations when rostering on public holidays.
The ultimate guide to rostering
Learn how to build effective staff rosters that save costs, improve productivity and keep employees happy. Download our free rostering guide today.
Leave without pay: An employer’s guide
Learn when employers can offer leave without pay, the legal rules, compliance risks and documentation requirements.
Simplifying SCHADS compliance: How Employment Hero delivered confidence for Children by Choice
Company Children by Choice Industry Not-for-profit Employees 25+ Location Queensland, Australia Favourite Features About the business Children by Choice is a Queensland-based not-for-profit providing counselling, education and advocacy across reproductive health. Following significant government funding, the organisation expanded from 8 to over 25 employees, bringing new payroll complexity under the SCHADS Award and increased reporting […]
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Fitness Industry Award Summary [MA000094]
The Fitness Industry Award covers employers and employees in the fitness industry, including fitness centers, classes and related services.
How to hire part-time employees in Australia (2026 guide)
Learn how to hire part-time employees in NZ legally and efficiently in 2026 – covering compliance, entitlements, and smarter hiring with AI tools.
Sleepovers and night shift penalties in the SCHADS Award: recent developments
The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS Award) is one of the most widely used modern awards in the support services sector. With its many complex clauses, it can be challenging for both employers and employees to interpret and apply correctly. Published Updated Contents The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability […]
NSW Government introduces Portable Long Service Scheme for the Community Services Industry
The NSW Government has introduced portable long service leave for the community services industry. Learn what it is and what it means for your business here.