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Health Services Award Pay Rises from April 2026: What Dental Assistants, Pathology Collectors, and Allied Health Workers Need to Check

Health Services Award pay rises of 4-9.26% take effect from April 2026. Check your new classification level, hourly rate, and what to do if your pay is wrong.

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Health Services Award Pay Rises from April 2026: What Dental Assistants, Pathology Collectors, and Allied Health Workers Need to Check
Awards Explained
27 March 2026 7 min read

Health Services Award Pay Rises from April 2026: What Dental Assistants, Pathology Collectors, and Allied Health Workers Need to Check

Health Services Award pay rises of 4-9.26% take effect from April 2026. Check your new classification level, hourly rate, and what to do if your pay is wrong.

#Health Services Award pay rise April 2026 #dental assistant pay rate 2026 #pathology collector classification
ABC Strike & Enterprise Bargaining: What Are Your Rights?
Employee Rights
26 March 2026 6 min read

ABC Strike & Enterprise Bargaining: What Are Your Rights?

2,000+ ABC staff struck on March 25 after rejecting a 10% pay offer. Learn what enterprise bargaining means for your rights, how EBAs work, and what protected action looks like.

#enterprise bargaining agreement #enterprise bargaining rights Australia #protected industrial action
Charity Owes $2.6M to 1,500 Workers: SCHADS Award Pay Explained
Underpayment Stories
24 March 2026 7 min read

Charity Owes $2.6M to 1,500 Workers: SCHADS Award Pay Explained

Uniting Communities owes $2.6M to 1,500 workers under the SCHADS Award. Learn why community services pay is so often wrong and how to check your entitlements.

#SCHADS Award underpayment #community services pay #aged care underpayment Australia, disability support worker pay
ATO Cracks Down on STP Reporting: New Penalty Framework Could Hit Employers Who Get Your Payslip Wrong
Employee Rights
23 March 2026 8 min read

ATO Cracks Down on STP Reporting: New Penalty Framework Could Hit Employers Who Get Your Payslip Wrong

The ATO's new STP penalty framework targets employer reporting errors. Learn what it means for your tax return, super, and payslip accuracy from July 2026.

#STP penalty framework 2026 #Single Touch Payroll reporting errors #ATO payslip accuracy workers
EOFY 2026: The 5 Pay and Entitlements Checks Every Australian Worker Should Do Before June 30
Practical Guides
20 March 2026 11 min read

EOFY 2026: The 5 Pay and Entitlements Checks Every Australian Worker Should Do Before June 30

Five essential pay and entitlements checks every Australian worker should do before June 30, 2026. Super, tax, STP, wages — your complete EOFY checklist.

#EOFY 2026 payslip check #end of financial year payroll #check super before June 30
The First NES Review in 17 Years: Could Australian Workers Get 5 Weeks' Annual Leave?
Employee Rights
18 March 2026 6 min read

The First NES Review in 17 Years: Could Australian Workers Get 5 Weeks' Annual Leave?

The National Employment Standards face their first review since 2009. Five weeks' leave, national LSL, and shorter hours -- what these proposals mean for you.

#NES review 2026" #National Employment Standards review #5 weeks annual leave Australia
The $1 Billion Supermarket Ruling That Changed Pay Compliance for Every Australian Employer
Underpayment Stories
17 March 2026 8 min read

The $1 Billion Supermarket Ruling That Changed Pay Compliance for Every Australian Employer

Woolworths and Coles face $1B+ in underpayments after a Federal Court ruling struck down their set-off clauses. Here's what it means for every salaried Australian worker.

#Woolworths Coles underpayment #set-off clause Australia #annualised salary underpayment
ATO and Fair Work Crackdown on Sham Contracting: How to Tell If You're Really an Employee
Employee Rights
13 March 2026 6 min read

ATO and Fair Work Crackdown on Sham Contracting: How to Tell If You're Really an Employee

The ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman are jointly cracking down on sham contracting. Find out if you're misclassified as a contractor and what entitlements you could be owed.

#sham contracting Australia #am I an employee or contractor #sham contracting penalties 2026
Victoria's Work From Home Law 2026: What Does It Mean for Your Pay and Workplace Rights?
Employee Rights
11 March 2026 9 min read

Victoria's Work From Home Law 2026: What Does It Mean for Your Pay and Workplace Rights?

Victoria's new WFH law gives workers the right to work from home two days a week from 1 September 2026. Here's what it means for your pay and entitlements.

#victoria work from home 2026 #WFH rights Australia #hybrid work entitlements
Payday Super: How to Check Your Super Every Payslip
Awards Explained
9 March 2026 8 min read

Payday Super: How to Check Your Super Every Payslip

Payday Super starts 1 July 2026. Learn how to check your superannuation every payslip, spot missing contributions, and know your rights under the new rules.

#payday super #payday super workers guide #check super every payslip
Gender Pay Gap 2026: Why Women Are Losing Faith in Reporting
Pay Transparency
3 March 2026 6 min read

Gender Pay Gap 2026: Why Women Are Losing Faith in Reporting

WGEA published 10,500+ employer pay gaps. The national gap narrowed to 11.2%, but women's confidence in change collapsed from 57% to 42%.

#gender pay gap Australia 2026" #WGEA employer gender pay gap #gender pay gap reporting
Yarra Valley Labour Hire: 100% Non-Compliance Found
Industry Insights
19 February 2026 7 min read

Yarra Valley Labour Hire: 100% Non-Compliance Found

FWO found every one of 23 Yarra Valley labour hire providers non-compliant. 464 workers recovered wages and $760K in fines issued. Here is what it means.

#Yarra Valley labour hire #labour hire non-compliance #horticulture underpayment
The $3,800 Question: Why We're Building Justiico
Industry Insights
12 February 2026 6 min read

The $3,800 Question: Why We're Building Justiico

$1.35 billion stolen from Australian workers annually. Traditional audits cost thousands. Justiico automates wage audits in 5 minutes. Join others on the waitlist.

#wage audit australia #underpayment australia #automated wage audit
Payday Super Starts July 2026: What Every Worker Needs to Know
Legal Rights
9 February 2026 8 min read

Payday Super Starts July 2026: What Every Worker Needs to Know

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super with every pay cycle instead of quarterly. Learn what payday super means for Australian workers and how to verify compliance.

#payday super #superannuation guarantee 2026 #super contributions
Casual Conversion: Your Right to Request Permanent Employment
Employee Rights
6 February 2026 8 min read

Casual Conversion: Your Right to Request Permanent Employment

Casual workers can now request permanent employment through the employee choice pathway. Learn your eligibility, how to notify your employer, and what happens if they refuse.

#casual conversion #permanent employment #employee choice pathway
Your Wage Recovery Rights Remain Protected Under the 2026 Code
Employee Rights
31 January 2026 6 min read

Your Wage Recovery Rights Remain Protected Under the 2026 Code

The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code took effect 1 January 2026. Learn what it means for Australian workers and why your rights to recover underpayment remain fully protected.

#underpayment #wage theft #small business wage compliance code
Understanding the Retail Award: A Complete Guide
Awards Explained
1 October 2025 8 min read

Understanding the Retail Award: A Complete Guide

The Retail Award covers millions of Australian workers. Learn everything you need to know about pay rates, penalty rates, and your entitlements.

#retail #awards #pay rates
Hospitality Award Rates 2025: What You Need to Know
Awards Explained
28 September 2025 6 min read

Hospitality Award Rates 2025: What You Need to Know

Working in a cafe, restaurant, or hotel? Understand your entitlements under the Hospitality Award including penalty rates and allowances.

#hospitality #penalty rates #awards
Casual Loading Explained: Are You Getting Paid Correctly?
Awards Explained
25 September 2025 5 min read

Casual Loading Explained: Are You Getting Paid Correctly?

Casual employees are entitled to a 25% loading. Learn what this means and how to ensure you're receiving the correct amount.

#casual #loading #pay rates
The True Cost of Wage Theft in Australia
Underpayment Stories
22 September 2025 7 min read

The True Cost of Wage Theft in Australia

Wage theft costs Australian workers $1.35 billion annually. Understand the scope of the problem and how it affects you.

#wage theft #underpayment #fair work
5 Signs You Might Be Underpaid
Underpayment Stories
20 September 2025 6 min read

5 Signs You Might Be Underpaid

Not sure if you're being paid correctly? Here are five warning signs that you might be experiencing wage theft.

#underpayment #signs #wage theft
What to Do If You Discover You're Underpaid
Legal Rights
18 September 2025 8 min read

What to Do If You Discover You're Underpaid

Discovered you're being underpaid? Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do next to recover your wages.

#underpayment #legal rights #recovery
Your Rights as an Australian Employee
Legal Rights
15 September 2025 7 min read

Your Rights as an Australian Employee

Every Australian worker has fundamental rights. Understand what you're entitled to and how to protect yourself.

#employee rights #legal #entitlements
Penalty Rates in Australia: Your Complete Guide
Awards Explained
12 September 2025 9 min read

Penalty Rates in Australia: Your Complete Guide

Penalty rates ensure fair compensation for working unsociable hours. Learn when you're entitled and how much you should receive.

#penalty rates #weekends #public holidays
How to Request a Payslip and Why It Matters
Legal Rights
10 September 2025 6 min read

How to Request a Payslip and Why It Matters

Payslips are your proof of payment. Learn what should be included and how to request one from your employer.

#payslips #documentation #rights
Real Stories: How Australians Discovered Wage Theft
Underpayment Stories
8 September 2025 10 min read

Real Stories: How Australians Discovered Wage Theft

Read real accounts from Australian workers who discovered they were being underpaid and what they did about it.

#real stories #wage theft #recovery