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AI at BrightHR

Our AI strategy is built around a simple principle: technology should make expert knowledge or tasks more accessible, actionable, and valuable. That’s why we’re integrating AI carefully and responsibly, combining cutting-edge tools with the insight and accuracy that you can rely ...

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How does the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 affect your business?

The Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 is legislation that applies to employers in New South Wales. It sets out when and how businesses can legally monitor their employees — including video surveillance, email and internet usage, and tracking ...

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Understanding the Disability Discrimination Act 1992

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 is a key piece of Commonwealth legislation that protects the rights of people with disabilities across Australia. Its purpose is to eliminate discrimination and ensure individuals have equal access to education, employment, services, and public ...

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Understanding the Work Health and Safety Act 2011

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in Australia is the model legislation adopted by most states and territories to ensure workplace health and safety.  The Act aims to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by minimising risks and ensuring the highest level of protection from hazards, as far as is reasonably ...

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Who is the Fair Work Ombudsman?

Whether it’s understanding employee entitlements, ensuring compliance with awards, or resolving disputes, the Fair Work Ombudsman plays a vital role in helping employers and employees navigate their rights and responsibilities. And we’re here with our end-to-end HR software to make it even ...

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Types of timesheets

In this guide we explore the three main types of timesheets to compare their uses and to help you decide the best format for tracking and recording employee ...

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Gather valuable insights from a timesheet report

With the data generated from a detailed timesheet report you can gain a whole host of insights to enhance your HR and payroll processes. ...

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How the Privacy Act 1988 affects your Australian business

The Privacy Act 1988 is a critical piece of legislation for Australian business. It was introduced to promote and protect the privacy of individuals, and to regulate how Australian Government agencies and organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, and some other organisations, handle personal information. The Act took effect in ...

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How to track employee work hours accurately

Tracking employee time accurately is an integral part of owning a business. This data ensures that you have an accurate log of employee hours, meaning your records stay compliant, and allowing you to compensate employees correctly for their time. ...

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Are employees legally required to fill out a timesheet?

In this article we explore the legal obligations of employers, whether timesheets are required by employment law and how to enforce them at ...

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How the National Employment Standards (NES) affect your Australian business

Among the Fair Work Act’s purposes, is a provision of 10 legislated National Employment Standards. These minimum standards are mandatory for employees covered by the national workplace relations system, regardless of industry, business size or unique ...

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Contacting employees on sick leave

When one of your employees goes on sick leave, it’s natural to worry about their health, the team’s workload, and what you’re actually allowed to say without getting into hot water. ...

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