Employer jury duty responsibilities
When an employee gets summoned for jury duty, it can put added stress on the workplace with other staff having to take on extra work. As a..
Are you responsible for unfair dismissal of employees?
If you are a small business employer wishing to dismiss employees, you must do so according to the Small Businesses Fair Dismissal Code, a..
ABS update: Wages rose 0.5% in the December quarter
According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Wage Price Index (WPI) rose by 0.5%, seasonally adjusted, ..
Taking a mental health break
People won’t hesitate to take a break when their physical health is bad but are reluctant to treat their mental health with the same impor..
Improving your social media content
Social media marketing is a powerful way to promote your business and establish a connection with your target market. Your content should ..
You can now opt-out of super guarantee as a high income earner
If you’ve unintentionally been going over your superannuation concessional contributions cap in past years, you may not have to worry abou..
Will legislation changes affect the FBT you pay on staff parking?
Employers who provide staff parking spaces may be affected by the rewrite of the car parking fringe benefits Taxation Ruling. A draft ruli..
Do you have to pay tax on super death benefits?
When someone dies, their superannuation usually gets transferred to their beneficiary as superannuation death benefits. Depending on who t..
Taking a super pension
Once you have met your preservation age (between 55 and 60 depending on when you were born), you can choose to take a super pension. There..
Things to consider before rebranding your business
Rebranding your business can seem like a daunting task, as it can involve a range of arduous tasks such as changing designs, updating clie..