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It has been over a year since businesses and everyone around us started to feel the impact of Covid-19. With restrictions on travel both internationally and domestically, holiday plans are being put on hold. It comes as no surprise, that where businesses continue to operate, annual leave requests have been cancelled left, right and centre. […]

For nearly 30 years, Australian governments have been working with employers to increase the Superannuation percentage of an employee\’s wage to 12%. Paul Keating\’s government made the superannuation guarantee a law back in 1992. At the time, it was just 3 per cent of income, with baked-in increases that would take it to 12 per

Employers and employees are now seeking clarity on their rights and obligations in the workplace as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes available. According to Fair Work Australia,  the majority of employers should assume that they won’t be able to require their employees to be vaccinated with no laws or public health orders currently in place. Whether

JobKeeper has been a significant and successful support measure for eligible businesses throughout the COVID19 crisis. JobKeeper was first announced in March 2020 and has since supported businesses by providing substantial wage subsidies to assist employers in continuing to pay their employees. However, the JobKeeper payment scheme is set to expire on 28th March 2021.

Are you ready for 2021? 2020 was certainly a year to put behind us!  In speaking with our clients and our business network generally, a vast number of businesses are somewhat nervous about what will happen when the Government’s temporary protections and stimulus packages conclude. We have had a number of businesses reach out already

After what has been a difficult year across the world, 2020 is drawing to a close. There are around 12 working days left before Christmas and employers should be thinking about how to effectively balance maximum productivity with employee well-being in the run up to Christmas and over the festive season if you remain open.

Integrated HR is proudly aligned with Study Gold Coast and their Talent For Business Growth Program and over the last year has hosted 3 human resources interns from Griffith University, Gold Coast. Our current intern, Jade, shares with us her experience so far. Jade / My Internship Experience …. So Far …. University is a

On Friday 19th June, The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision regarding an increase to the National Minimum Wage (NMW). In its decision the FWC determined it was appropriate to increase the minimum wage by 1.75%. The varied modern award minimum wages would be implemented in three operative dates. Stage two of the

The recruitment process can be time-consuming and finding the right person seems like a needle in a haystack.  After you\’ve reviewed 150+ applications and reviewed them all, made some pre-screen phone calls, then conducted face-to-face interviews it can be a relief when you\’ve found \’the one\’!  However, don\’t let your process stop there.  We have

Our good friends at Astute Administration Services have provided us with 7 Tips to Guide You Through the End of Financial Year.  Managing Director, Soonah and the team at Astute Administration Services (bookkeeping specialists) aim “to empower business owners around their finances by removing confusion, doubt and anxiety and replacing it with clarity, direction and focus.”

If you pay your employees an Annual Salary rather than an hourly rate it is important that you ensure the salary meets the requirements of the relevant award. The salary must sufficiently cover and include: Minimum wages Allowances Overtime and penalty rates Leave loading Recently IBM back paid 1,647 employees over $12million as they failed