A number of employment law and payroll changes will take effect from 1 July 2026. This article sets out the key changes employers should be aware of and prepare for. Minimum wage and award wage increases From the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will [...]
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we look at the obligations of those selling businesses to their team, covering transfers of employment, staff entitlements and redundancies, and how to communicate change. Your team is part of [...]
In this recent Federal Circuit Court decision the court ordered the director to personally pay compensation and penalties for his involvement in underpayment of award entitlements. This is another example of the court’s looking behind the corporate veil to hold individual directors accountable for their company’s conduct. It is important that employers are alert to their obligations [...]
