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different leave types, such as leave without pay, affect accruals. Regular reviews of leave accrual processes are essential to prevent potential compliance issues. 8. Verify long service leave (LSL) provisions for part- time employees LSL entitlements can vary by state and industry in Australia. Review your records to ensure that your system accurately tracks LSL entitlements for part-time employees, as well as any other unique requirements. If your business is covered by a portable LSL scheme, you must report employee information annually and make the required payments to the Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) fund. 9. Remove pay secrecy clauses from employment contracts In Australia, pay secrecy clauses that restrict employees from discussing their pay and conditions are now banned. Employers should review employee contracts and remove any pay secrecy clauses to comply with this recent change. 10. Conduct a thorough audit of record-keeping practices Accurate record-keeping is essential for maintaining compliance. Businesses must be ready to provide detailed explanations during audits,
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