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Pay & Wages
Superannuation Rate 2025-26: The 12% SG Rate Explained
The superannuation rate for 2025-26 is 12%. Learn what the SG rate means, who it applies to, the maximum contribution base, and when super is due.
26 February 2026
Minimum Wage Australia 2025-26: Current Rates and Who Gets Them
The national minimum wage in Australia is $24.10 per hour from July 2025. Learn who it applies to, junior rates, casual loading, and when rates change.
26 February 2026
Penalty Rates Australia: Weekend, Public Holiday & Overtime Rates Explained
Understand penalty rates in Australia. Weekend, public holiday, and overtime rates explained by award. Includes hospitality, retail, and general industry examples.
26 February 2026
What Award Am I Under? How to Find Your Modern Award in 2025-26
Learn how to find your Modern Award in Australia. Covers award coverage rules, common awards like hospitality and retail, and what happens if no award applies.
26 February 2026
Is Super Paid on Overtime? What Employers Often Get Wrong
Find out whether superannuation is paid on overtime in Australia. Learn what OTE means, common employer mistakes, and how to check your super is correct.
26 February 2026
Termination & Redundancy
How Much Redundancy Pay Am I Entitled To? (2025-26 Guide)
Calculate your redundancy pay entitlements in Australia. NES redundancy pay ranges from 4 to 16 weeks based on years of service. Use our free calculator.
26 February 2026
Notice Period Australia: How Much Notice Do You Have to Give?
Understand notice periods in Australia. NES minimum notice ranges from 1 to 5 weeks based on service and age. Learn about employer and employee obligations.
26 February 2026
Unfair Dismissal in Australia: How to Know If You Have a Case
Was your dismissal unfair? Learn the eligibility rules, 21-day deadline, high income threshold ($175,000), remedies, and how to apply to the Fair Work Commission.
26 February 2026
Leave & Entitlements
Annual Leave in Australia: Your Complete Rights Guide
Learn your annual leave entitlements in Australia. Full-time employees get 4 weeks per year. Covers pro-rata, leave loading, cashing out, and leave on termination.
26 February 2026
Long Service Leave by State: Complete Australian Comparison
Long service leave varies by state in Australia. Compare entitlements across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT including eligibility and pro-rata access.
26 February 2026
Leave Loading Explained: What Is the 17.5% Loading?
Leave loading is a 17.5% extra payment on annual leave, set by most Modern Awards. Learn how it works, when it is paid, and whether you are entitled to it.
26 February 2026
Sick Leave Rights in Australia: What Your Employer Can and Can't Do
Understand your sick leave rights in Australia including 10 days personal leave, evidence rules, casual entitlements, and what to do if leave is denied.
26 February 2026
Casual Employment
Casual to Permanent Conversion: Your Right to Request in 2025-26
Casual employees can request permanent conversion after 12 months. Learn the new rules under the Closing Loopholes Act, employer obligations, and what changes.
26 February 2026
Casual Loading: What the 25% Really Means for Your Pay
Casual loading explained: what the 25% compensates for, how it's calculated, how it compares to permanent employment, and your right to convert.
26 February 2026
Compliance
My Employer Isn't Paying Super: What to Do Step by Step
Step-by-step guide if your employer isn't paying super. How to check via myGov, report to the ATO, and what enforcement powers exist for unpaid super.
26 February 2026
Can My Employer Change My Roster Without Notice in Australia?
Know your rights when your employer changes your roster. Covers 7-day notice rules, award requirements, right to refuse, and Closing Loopholes protections.
26 February 2026
What Must Be on an Australian Pay Slip? Legal Requirements Explained
Complete guide to Australian payslip requirements. Know the mandatory items employers must include, penalties for non-compliance, and what to do if missing.
26 February 2026
Workplace Bullying in Australia: Your Rights and What to Do
Workplace bullying in Australia explained — what counts as bullying, FWC stop bullying orders, how to report it, and support services available to you.
26 February 2026
New Zealand
Minimum Wage New Zealand 2025-26: Current Rates and Entitlements
Current NZ minimum wage rates for 2025-26 including adult, starting-out and training wages. Compare with Australia and understand NZ employment basics.
26 February 2026
Redundancy in New Zealand: Your Rights and What You're Owed
Understand redundancy rights in New Zealand — no statutory redundancy pay, fair process requirements, notice periods, and how to challenge unfair redundancy.
26 February 2026