If you’ve recently onboarded casual staff to help with the busy festive period, it’s critical to ensure you’re paying them the right entitlements.

Purchasing a business can be an exciting move, but it also carries legal and financial risks that aren’t always visible at first glance. One of the most underestimated risks is employee compliance.

June 30 has come and gone, and for many businesses, that means shifting focus to audit season and ensuring everything is in order. While it’s time to concentrate on statements and numbers, don’t let compliance errors undermine your bottom line.

Businesses, beware! A disgruntled employee’s impact can stretch well beyond poor performance or workplace tension, with anonymous tip-offs to the Fair Work Ombudsman leading to investigations, fines and reputational damage.