(090) 2025 In Review & What to Expect in 2026
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Episode 90 reviews the year and outlines major workplace risks ahead for employers in 2026.
Episode 90 reviews the year and outlines major workplace risks ahead for employers, focusing on wage theft legislation, Fair Work Ombudsman actions, and mounting payroll compliance challenges. Tim discusses upcoming changes, Payday Super, the NES review (including potential reproductive leave and reduced work hours), the rise in compliance burdens, and how businesses may respond with redundancies, offshoring, and technology. Practical steps and cautionary examples are offered for small and medium businesses to prepare for investigations, undertakings, and the shifting relationship between unions, government and industry in 2026. Show links: Donations to the ALP: https://donation.watch/en/australia/party/ALP/donors Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com Join the Cartel! - https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478
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