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.
Clerks — Private Sector Award minimum pay rates (2026) for clerical and admin staff.
Who the Hospitality Award covers, classifications, penalties and overtime.
Probation lengths, the minimum employment period, and ending employment correctly.
What abandonment means, whether it is a dismissal, and the steps to take.
Eligibility, the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, and a fair process.
When to use mediation, the process, and the benefits of early resolution.
Must-have clauses, NES and award interaction, and the risk of generic templates.