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The Schedule E Pay Increase is Coming. How to Cost it Properly.

What the Fair Work Ombudsman's Inquiry Means for SCHADS Payroll

The Cleaning Services Award (MA000022) Summary [2026 Updated]

What employees really value: Retention in Care and Community Workplaces

Payday Super, Minimum Wage, SCHADS Rate Changes: What Employers Must Do Before 1 July 2026

Why NDIS Providers Get Non-Conformances (And What to Do About It)

The ATO Clearing House Is Closing on 1 July

SCHADS Sleepover Changes Now Confirmed: What Changes on June 1, 2026

Why Your STP Figures Don't Match Your Payroll Figures (And What to Do About It)

NDIS Providers: Here's Why Payday Super Is More Complex for You Than Most

SCHADS Award Q&A: Common Payroll Scenarios Explained

Australian Payroll Changes 2026–2027: What Employers Need to Prepare For

Jats Joint Decision Explained: What It Means for SCHADS Sleepovers in the NDIS Sector

SCHADS Audit HR Prep: What NDIS Auditors Look for in Your HR Records

Pay Cat Connect & Visualcare Partnership

How to Prepare for a SCHADS Payroll Audit (NDIS Providers Guide)

A Complete Guide to Compliant Onboarding for NDIS Providers

6 Often Overlooked Conditions in the Hair & Beauty Industry Award

Aged Care Pay Rise 2025: What Employers Need to Know

How to Correctly Classify Disability and Home Care Workers Under the SCHADS Award

Long Service Leave FAQs for Australian Workers (Including NSW Portable Scheme)

Employment Hero Work App: Key Features for Employees and Employers

2024–25 NDIS Annual Pricing Review: What’s Changing from July 1

2025 Minimum Wage Increase: What Employers Need to Know Before 1 July

10-Step EOFY Payroll Checklist for Employment Hero and ATO Lodgement

7 Ways NDIS Providers Can Use LinkedIn to Get More Referrals

Why Xero Isn’t Enough for Modern Award Payroll (and what to use instead)

Public Holiday Payroll Tips: Record Easter Shifts & PHNW in Employment Hero with Pay Cat

How to Manage and Pay Contractors in Employment Hero Payroll

Step-by-Step Guide: Automate SCHADS Payroll with ShiftCare + Pay Cat

6 Conditions Real Estate Employers Frequently Miss in the Real Estate Award (MA000106)

The Ultimate Compliance Guide for the Real Estate Industry Award [2025 Update]

What is a Notice Period? (& What Employers Should Expect)

Major Changes to Care Sector Awards: What You Need to Know for 2025

Employment Hero Payroll Feb 2025 Feature Updates

5 Reasons NDIS Providers Are Choosing Pay Cat to Simplify SCHADS Award Payroll

How to Switch Payroll Systems (Without Disrupting Your Business)

7 Commonly Overlooked Conditions in the Cleaning Services Award

The Complete Guide to the Cleaning Services Award [2025]

Simplify Complex Shifts By Automating Broken and Sleepover Payroll

How Annual Leave Accumulates in Australia ( + FREE Annual Leave Calculator)

Navigating Sabbatical Leave in Your Business

7 Most Commonly Missed Conditions in the Horticulture Award

Penalty Rates in Australia – What You Need to Know

Termination Payments for Employers in Australia

The Horticulture Award (MA000028): A Jargon-Free Guide for Employers [2026 Update]

How Redundancy Pay Works in Australia: Entitlements, Calculations and Tax

A Practical Guide to Casual Loading for Employers in Australia

A Guide to Sum E Payment Obligations for Employers

Hair & Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA00005): A Complete Jargon-Free Guide [2026 Updated]

The Employer’s Guide to Managing Sick Leave in Australia

The Fair Work Information Statement: What Aussie Employers Need to Know

Public Holidays Rates in Australia - A State-by-State Guide for Employers

The Meaning Behind FTE And Why It Matters To Your Business

6 Conditions Employers Often Overlook in the Nursing Industry Modern Award

EH Payroll September 2024 Feature Updates

The Nurses Award 2020 Summary: Simplifying Compliance for Healthcare Businesses [2026 Updated]

Payday Super 2026: What Employers Need to Know

Custom Payroll Reports

What are RDOs in Australia?

Time in Lieu: What it Means for Australian Employers and Employees

Stapled Superfund Service

Australia's New "Right to Disconnect" Laws: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

Automatic Back Payments

NSW Portable Long Service Leave Scheme (2025): What It Means for Community Service Workers

A Simple Guide to Payslips for Australian Businesses

EH Payroll and Noahface June/July 2024 Feature Updates

Compliance with Noahface

A Simple Guide to the Minimum Wage in Australia [2024 Update]

Managing Compassionate Leave in Australia

SCHADS 2024/25 Payroll Update in Pay Cat

What is Pro Rata in the Australian Workplace?

A Guide to Long Service Leave for Australian Businesses

Bulk Update Multiple Pay Rates

End of Financial Year Tips and Tricks for More Efficient Payroll

EOFY - Common STP Issues

Disability Services Business Operator in Hot Water Again

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Recruitment Plan for Australian Businesses

A Guide to HR Hierarchy in the Workplace

Aggregate PAYG Calculations

Integrate Super Payments within a Pay Run

Noahface Roster Integration

26 Good Employee Qualities Your Business Needs

Casual Conversion Report

How to Stay Compliant With SCHADS Award Pay Rates (Without Doing It Manually)

7 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Storage Services and Wholesale Award (MA000084)

The Jargon-Free Storage Services and Wholesale Award (MA000084) [2026 UPDATE]

SCHADS 2023/24 Payroll Update in Pay Cat

The Ultimate Wine Industry Award Summary (MA000090) [2026 Updated]

Employment Hero Payroll March 2023 Feature Updates

Pay Cat releases JobPac Integration with Employment Hero Payroll

Employment Hero Payroll Feb 2023 Feature Updates

Preventing Negative Leave Balances in a Pay Run

Employment Hero Payroll December 2022 Feature Updates

The Complete Guide to Employment Hero Payroll Time and Attendance Options [with video]

Employment Hero Payroll November/December 2022 Feature Updates

How to Avoid Payroll Fraud

Employment Hero Payroll October 2022 Feature Updates

A Jargon-Free Guide to the National Employment Standards

NoahFace Microsoft Power BI Integration

NoahFace integration with UKG Dimensions

5 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll

How Much Does Payroll Outsourcing Cost?

How To Choose an Outsourced Payroll Provider

Payroll as a Service

Employment Hero Payroll August / September 2022 Feature Updates

Annual Leave Loading on Termination and How it Works

Should You Hire a Payroll Software Company?

Sentiment Capture with NoahFace

What You Need To Know About Payrolling Services

NoahFace partnership with Alcolizer

National Minimum Wage Increases: What This Means For You

SCHADS Award Updates: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Changes

6 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Fitness Industry Award (MA000094)

The Ultimate Fitness Industry Award (MA000094) Summary [2026 Updated]

The 5 Features to Help Choose the Best Clocking System for a Modern Workplace

The Ultimate Guide on Payroll Legislation Australia

The Definitive Guide on Payroll Management Australia

What are the Payroll Metrics You Should Be Tracking?

QR Codes now part of NoahFace

Benefits of a Cloud Payroll Software

How To Do a Payroll Audit (+ a Payroll Audit Checklist)

What to Look For in a Time and Attendance Software

SCHADS Award Pay Rates and Progressions Explained

Case Study: How NoahFace Helps Track SCHADS Support Workers at Client Sites

NoahFace and Clock In Policies (Attestation)

Extend No Touch Clocking even more with Voice Control

All Payroll Tax Rates and Thresholds Collated [2024/25 Updated]

NoahFace Feature Release: Recording Unpaid Breaks

NoahFace Feature Release: Recording Paid Breaks

Case Study: How NoahFace Helps With Annualised Salaried Staff

Case Study: How NoahFace Helps Pay Accurate Allowances Under the SCHADS Award

8 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Aged Care Award (MA000018)

Aged Care Award (MA000018) 2026 Summary – Pay Rates, Penalties, Allowances & Entitlements

7 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Legal Services Award (MA000116)

The Ultimate Legal Services Award (MA000116) Summary [2026 Updated]

7 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119)

The Ultimate Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) Summary [2026 Updated]

The Practical Guide on How to Navigate the Annualised Salary Changes

7 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA000027)

The Ultimate Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA000027) Summary [2026 Updated]

8 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Children's Services Award (MA000120)

The Children's Services Award (MA000120) Summary [2026 Updated]

7 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Pharmacy Award Industry (MA000012)

The Ultimate Pharmacy Award (MA000012) Summary [2026 Updated]

8 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award

The Jargon-Free Guide to the Manufacturing Award (MA000010) Summary [2026 Update]

Fast Food Award: The Ultimate Industry Summary (MA000003) [2026 Updated]

7 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Fast Food Industry Award (MA000003)

8 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Retail Award (MA000004)

The Ultimate Retail Award (MA000004) Summary [2026 Updated]

8 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Hospitality Award (MA000009)

Hospitality Industry General Award 2020: The Ultimate MA000009 Summary [2024 Updated]

NoahFace Thermal now integrated to Kronos Workforce Dimensions™

The 8 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Building and Construction Award

Everything You Need to Know About Travel Conditions in the Building & Construction Award

The Jargon-Free Building and Construction Award Guide (MA000020) [2026 Updated]

6 Conditions Commonly Missed in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award

The SCHADS Award (MA000100): Key Updates, Compliance, and What Employers Need to Know [2026 Updated]

The 8 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Meat Industry Award

The Meat Industry Award (MA000059) Summary [2026 Updated]

The Clerks Private Sector Award Summary (MA000002) [2026 Updated]

Clerks Award: The 7 Conditions You Didn't Know Existed in the Private Sector

Everything You Need to Know About Annual Leave in Australia

Seven Types of Records an Employer Should Keep Under Fair Work Legislation

Australian Payroll Compliance: Are You Confident You're 100% Compliant?

10 Signs Your Payroll Process Is Slowing You Down (and Putting You at Risk)

Paper-Based Employee Onboarding: How to Reduce Payroll Inefficiency with Automated Onboarding

3 Sins You're Making with a Manual Payroll System That's Losing Your Business Money

No Touch Clocking In for Employee Safety

A practical how to guide to Fair Work salary employee changes

The Ultimate Guide to Using Biometric Time and Attendance Systems

Top 5 payroll compliance mistakes in the Australian Club Industry for 2019

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