Practical, plain-English guides for Australian employers — awards, pay rates and the HR situations small businesses face most.
Who SCHADS covers, its streams and classification levels — for NDIS, aged-care and community employers.
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Where to find the current SCHADS minimum rates, loadings and penalties.
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Clerks — Private Sector Award minimum pay rates (2026) for clerical and admin staff.
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Who the Hospitality Award covers, classifications, penalties and overtime.
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Probation lengths, the minimum employment period, and ending employment correctly.
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What abandonment means, whether it is a dismissal, and the steps to take.
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Eligibility, the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, and a fair process.
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When to use mediation, the process, and the benefits of early resolution.
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Must-have clauses, NES and award interaction, and the risk of generic templates.
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