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Australian hybrid work divide persists as new laws considered
Unified Communications

Australian hybrid work divide persists as new laws considered

Almost half of Australian workers adopt hybrid work, sparking debate as Victoria considers law granting two days homeworking weekly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing
Human Capital Management

Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity
Small Business

MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

By Matt Loop • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality
Productivity

Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality

From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.

By Jarrod McGrath • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian businesses face new 'Right to Disconnect' laws
Productivity

Australian businesses face new 'Right to Disconnect' laws

New Federal Right to Disconnect laws launch on 26 August, curbing after-hours contact. nimbus reveals how businesses can leverage the law for productivity gains.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Can AI solve wage theft problems better than workplace regulators?
Human Capital Management

Can AI solve wage theft problems better than workplace regulators?

The stigma around AI may also mean those employers are missing an opportunity to get ahead of the dramatic changes coming from the amendments.

By Grant Custance • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Employee rights stories

37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Small Business

37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties
Opinion

Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties

New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why
Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Putting employee wellbeing at the very core of every company
Unified Communications

Putting employee wellbeing at the very core of every company

Employee experience has moved further into focus recently and now sits comfortably at the center of many forward-looking organisations' plans.

By Craig Goldblatt • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Avoid employee underpayment woes with better planning and forecasting
Opinion

Avoid employee underpayment woes with better planning and forecasting

Accurately paying people for the hours they work is only part of the issue. You also need to be able to plan for the future.

By Chris Hannan • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Employee rights stories

Redundancy in tech: understanding your visa options
IT Industry

Redundancy in tech: understanding your visa options

Amid mass BigTech layoffs, UK tech workers on Skilled Worker visas face uncertainty over visa status and must explore options to secure their future.

By Zoe Jacob • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
How NZ workers can double holiday breaks with 2026 leave hacks
ANZAC Day

How NZ workers can double holiday breaks with 2026 leave hacks

In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead
Breach Prevention

UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead

All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law
Licensing

New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law

New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025
Licensing

You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025