Employment Law stories

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

Employment Hero appoints long-serving executive James Keene as APAC managing director to drive regional growth and AI-led expansion.

CloudPayroll touts its Payday + 1 day automation as a ready-made answer to Australia's looming Payday Super changes for employers.

Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.

LHD Lawyers buys long-established Taylor & Scott in Sydney, boosting its NSW footprint and signalling further plaintiff-side consolidation.

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

AI use in Australian payroll soars to 77%, yet more than a third of employers still doubt they are consistently paying staff correctly.

PayFit extends its contextual HR AI copilot to 220,000 staff, promising personalised, confidential answers on pay, leave and contracts.

Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.

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

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

Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.

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

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

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.

A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.

Employment Hero and Sage forge a strategic global partnership to harmonise payroll, HR, and financial management for Australia's SMEs, aiding compliance with employment law changes.