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Are your HR and payroll practices audit-ready?With $760,000 in recent fines handed out by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and inspections ramping up across Australia, there’s never been a better time to take a proactive look at your workplace compliance. At ForgeHR,

As we turn the corner into the new financial year, employers must stay across a series of important changes to workplace laws, entitlements, and pay rates coming into effect from 1 July 2025. These updates impact businesses of all sizes and directly

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has sent a strong reminder to employers and workers alike: safety protocols are not negotiable—and neither is the legal responsibility that comes with operating heavy vehicles. The case involved a bin delivery driver who was

At ForgeHR, we often see businesses correctly identifying someone as an employee—but then placing them on the wrong award classification level. This common misstep can have serious consequences, including underpayments, Fair Work audits, back-pay liabilities, and penalties. Why Award Classification Matters Every

Preparing for Year-End and Staying Compliant with the Fair Work Act As the end of the financial year approaches, business owners and HR professionals are juggling a long list of priorities: finalising budgets, preparing tax records, managing leave balances, and perhaps even

When Australia introduced the right to disconnect law last August, many saw it as a win for workers overwhelmed by constant after-hours demands, while some worried it might hurt productivity. Nearly a year later, research from the Australian Human Resources Institute shows