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Instant employment relations advice from qualified experts
Meet BrightAdvice—the confidential HR advice line that's always there when you need employment relations advice
- Understanding the National Employment Standards
- Navigating modern awards and classifications
- Applying correct minimum wage rates
- Managing casual employees properly
- Setting up compliant fixed-term contracts
- Avoiding costly sham-contracting mistakes
- Meeting record-keeping and payslip obligations
- Implementing strong workplace policies
Join 30,000+ Australian and New Zealand businesses that trust BrightHR
Join 30,000+ Australian and New Zealand businesses that trust BrightHR
What’s Changing — and How BrightHR Helps You Navigate It
- National Minimum Wage Decision (Upcoming): Understand how the latest wage increase impacts your casuals, part-timers, and full-time team—and get guidance on updating your payroll correctly.
- Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses: Many roles may soon be affected by non-compete restrictions. We help you review your contracts and prepare for compliant alternatives.
- Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave: Learn what contributions will be required, how much they’ll cost your business, and how to update your internal payroll processes.
- Changes to Casual Employment: The definition of casual work is shifting again. We help you understand eligibility, conversion rules, and your obligations as an employer.
- New Protections for Gig Workers: Whether you use contractors, gig workers, or freelancers, we help you stay compliant with new minimum standards and safety protections.
- The Right to Disconnect: Employees may soon be entitled to ignore after-hours work communication. We help you implement clear policies and expectations.
Proactive advice helps you avoid problems before they escalate.
Clear, useful advice, tailored to your business given by highly trained Employment Relations Advisors available 24/7
- Address concerns such as disciplinary, dismissals or performance management issues
- Legislation and industry updates as and when they happen
- Guidance in completing contracts & documentation
What our customers say about BrightHR
People Management in our business has been transformed into an area that I can now operate in a higher professional and confident manner, due to the patient advice from Bright HR
Andrea Snodgrass
Director/Secretary
YP Recycling
When we started using BrightHR we realised how efficient the platform is for us, it saved a lot of time, money, and stress. It helps cover my whole HR admin tasks for a fraction of the price.
Ankit Chalany
Director
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Since using BrightHR, our staff and roster management have improvement significantly. It has become so much easier for us to manage our human resource either staff file or staff rostering. We've also experienced a significant improvement in terms of staff communication.
JMJ Disability Serv Pty Limited
FAQs
When it comes to employment relations and staying compliant with all the changes it can bring, you can’t afford to take chances.
The risks of falling foul of the law can range from long-term reputational damage to hefty fines, penalties, or even imprisonment.
BrightHR’s software and support services help you stay on top of employment relations changes with a 24/7 phoneline to experienced advisers. All BrightHR users also get exclusive access to a library of expertly written HR and health & safety document templates to support your compliance.
Australian employment laws are designed to protect employers and employees alike and provide guidelines to make sure the relationship between the two can proceed fairly and smoothly.
Legislation covers everything from workplace safety, wages and leave entitlements, discrimination, and dismissal. The Fair Work Act 2009 is widely considered the most significant piece of employment law but it’s far from the only piece of legislation governing your workplace.
There are regular updates in legislation as issues and modernisation in business occur, which can make it a minefield to navigate at times. That’s why we employ industry experts to provide the latest advice and help our customers deal professionally and legally in a timely way.
Challenges are bound to arise in any workplace. Whether the issue concerns your people management or health & safety at work, it’s important that you act in a way that aligns with the law.
If you’re unsure about what legislation you need to pay attention to—reach out to the advisory team at BrightHR. We offer compliance support and advice for both HR and health & safety challenges. You’ll be supported by a round-the-clock team of Australia-based experts. Book a demo to hear more about what’s on offer.
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