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Do you have or are about to welcome a new bub? This one is for you!
Starting today, Paid Parental Leave (PPL) in Australia is increasing by 2 weeks, bringing the total to 120 days. This applies to babies born or adopted on or after July 1st, 2025.
Even better, from July 1st, 2026, it will increa...
What's happened?
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released the top ten myths consistently coming up in relation to young workers. This in an effort to keep our up and coming work force educated and aware of their rights.
Between July 2011 and June 2016 alone, the Fair Work Ombudsman received more th...
From July 1st, the national minimum wage set by Fair Work across Australia is going to increase. Here’s everything you need to know!
What has changed?
The Fair Work Commission has set a 3.5% increase to both the National Minimum Wage and the Minimum Award Wages.
The National Minimum Wage ...
In April 2025, the Fair Work Ombudsman rolled out a Payroll Remediation Program (PRP) Guide to assist medium-large scale businesses with rectifying underpayment issues and improving compliance moving forward.
The guide has been introduced due to a significant increase in self-reported underpayment...
On paper, paid sick/carer's leave seems straightforward, but sometimes real world situations raise questions. Here we break don the essentials under the National Employment Standards (NES) and address some of the most frequently asked questions from employers and employees.
Understanding paid sic...
As Paras' internship at Employii comes to an end, we asked him to reflect on his experience. From expectations and key learnings to challenges and advice, Paras shares his insights for anyone considering an internship. Here's what he had to say:
Internship Expectations
Interning at Employii was a...
With the Easter long weekend and ANZAC day around the corner, April is shaping up to be a month of well-deserved breaks!
In Australia, depending on which state or territory you live in, the upcoming public holidays may differ. To ensure everyone is across the upcoming public holidays and key requ...
As an employer in Australia there is a responsibility to employ, refer and contract legal workers. One tool available to employers is Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), a free service available to view your current and future employee visa details and conditions. VEVO can be used when hiri...
As this year's WGEA reporting approaches, it's important for employers to ensure compliance and understand the requirements. At Employii, we're here to guide you through the process and provide the support you need to keep on track. Here's everything you need to know!
WGEA stands for Workforce ...
From 01 January 2025 the Fair Work Commission introduced changes time limits for employees engaged under an introductory level award classification. Find out more below!
Introductory level classifications
Many awards have classification levels for entry-level roles, often referred to as 'C14', 'l...
Looking to hire an apprentice? Here's a summary to help Employers and future Apprentices better understand the pay and reimbursement requirements in Australia. Continue reading for more information!
What an apprenticeship involves
An apprentice is an employee who learns their trade or profession ...
Upcoming Fair Work Changes! The Care Industry
Recently the Fair Work Commission announced changes to Awards related to the aged care sector, effective from 01 January 2025.
The Awards updated include; the Aged Care Award, Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Award (SCHADS) and the...
