MyHR Blog

Return-to-office mandates

We’ve been hearing a lot from clients who want to bring all their employees back into the office to improve productivity and collaboration, and to create a more cohesive work culture.

Do franchisors need to mind their franchisees' business?

Franchising is a big deal in Australia. The $1.8 billion industry employs over 600,000 people across the country, but you don’t have to scan the news too hard to see that franchisors can run into

Changes to requests for flexible work arrangements

From 6 June 2023, changes under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 give more employees the legal right to request flexible work arrangements.

Changes coming to paid parental leave

Australian workers will be entitled to 6 months of paid parental leave under changes announced by the federal government.

Jobs and Skills Summit: Immediate initiatives you need to know

The Australian federal government’s highly anticipated Jobs and Skills Summit has just wrapped up. With 36 "immediate" initiatives already agreed upon, it’s clear that the pace of change regarding

What a new federal government means for employers

Employment and industrial relations were big talking points in the recent federal election campaign, with discussions focussing on wage stagnation, secure employment, women’s employment, reforming

Minimum award wages are about to go up for 21 industries

Unlike previous years, the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) annual award wage increases have been rolled out in 3 stages this year. The 2.5% increase has already been introduced to those industries least

Don’t get caught out by red tape in parental leave payments

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are getting caught out during these difficult economic times by an administrative change in the way the government’s Paid Parental Leave is passed on to