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New Employee Starter Pack: What to Give, 1 July 2025 Hiring a new employee? From 1 July 2025, employers in Australia must comply with updated onboarding requirements. This blog brings together all the key documents and actions into one streamlined checklist. It also...Jul 3, 2025
New Portable Long Service Leave Scheme | Beam Bookkeeping New Portable Long Service Leave Scheme for NSW Community Services Why It Matters This scheme marks a major change for NSW community services employers. It gives workers long service leave based on industry...Jul 1, 2025
Minimum Wage Increase Effective 1 July 2025 The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, effective 1 July 2025. What’s Changing: The National Minimum Wage will rise to $948 per week or $24.95 per...May 12, 2025
Wellbeing Action Tool: A Practical Guide for Business Owners Running a business means wearing a lot of hats and carrying a heavy load on your shoulders. From managing finances and teams to meeting deadlines and navigating uncertainty, business owners often put their...Apr 30, 2025
Are You Paying LAFHA Correctly? New ATO Rates Apply Many businesses confuse Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) with Travel Allowances – however they are in fact very different. Getting it wrong can lead to payroll errors, unexpected tax bills for employees,...Mar 19, 2025
Employee or Contractor? Determining whether someone working for you is an employee or a contractor is a crucial aspect of running a business, affecting everything from Payroll to Superannuation, Workers Compensation and legal responsibilities. Here are a few myths...