Payroll for Retail over Christmas
If you are a retail business, chances are you are restricted to trade under the Shop Trading Hours Repeal Act 1990. These days include Christmas Day,Good Friday, Easter Sunday; and ANZAC Day, until 1.00 pm. The Following Shops Can Open on Christmas Day. Dairies, Takeaway Bars, Restaurants, Cafes, Real Estate Agencies, Pharmacies, Garden Centre, Service Stations and any… Read More
Payroll and Close Down Periods
With the silly season just around the corner, most businesses are likely to have a ‘Close Down Period’ over Christmas and the New Year. It’s important to ensure your payroll is set up to cater for this break – to ensure annual leave is automatically paid, if applicable. What Is A… Read More
Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes third reading
Among other changes, the Bill increases choice and flexibility in collective bargaining, with the Employment Relations Authority now able to declare whether collective bargaining has concluded. “It extends the right to request flexible working arrangements to all workers, not just caregivers, and these requests can now be made… Read More