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Guide to the NES: Parental Leave

by Greg Mitchell | Nov 21, 2025 | HR Compliance

NES parental leave is a core entitlement and can be complex for employers to manage correctly. This article forms part of our series of blogs covering the National Employment Standards (NES). These are the minimum terms of employment that apply to those...

Pro-Rata Long Service Leave NSW: What Counts as “Domestic or Other Pressing Necessity”?

by Greg Mitchell | Nov 6, 2025 | HR Compliance

Pro rata long service leave NSW can be payable on resignation where ‘domestic or other pressing necessity’ applies. Given the volume and complexity of legislation governing employment in Australia, correctly managing employee entitlements can be challenging. The...

Engaging Offshore Workers? What the Pascua v Doessel Case Means for Your Small Business

by Greg Mitchell | Oct 21, 2025 | HR Compliance

Engaging offshore workers can still expose Australian small businesses to Fair Work obligations, depending on the arrangement. A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision [Pascua v Doessel Group Pty Ltd, U2024/3881], has given Australian business owners/managers, as...

Federal Court Ruling Results in Uncertainty re Salaried Arrangements: What Small Businesses Need to Know

by Greg Mitchell | Oct 1, 2025 | HR Compliance

Salaried arrangements can create underpayment risk if they don’t properly account for award entitlements. A recent Federal Court decision (FWO v Woolworths Group Ltd; FWO v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 1092) has, unfortunately, brought some common,...

Guide to the NES: Personal/Carer’s Leave & Compassionate Leave

by Greg Mitchell | Sep 5, 2025 | HR Compliance

NES personal carer’s leave is a core entitlement covering paid personal leave, carer’s leave and related notice requirements. This article forms part of our series of blogs covering the National Employment Standards (NES). These are the minimum terms of...

Guide to the NES: Parental Leave

Pro-Rata Long Service Leave NSW: What Counts as “Domestic or Other Pressing Necessity”?

Engaging Offshore Workers? What the Pascua v Doessel Case Means for Your Small Business

Federal Court Ruling Results in Uncertainty re Salaried Arrangements: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Guide to the NES: Personal/Carer’s Leave & Compassionate Leave

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