The new financial year is quickly approaching and for many businesses that will mean changes will have to be made to their payroll to remain compliant with legislation. Following is a summary of key information any payroll professional requires to ensure compliance in...
Everything You Need to Know About the 2020-21 Minimum Wage Increase On 1 July 2020 the Australian minimum wage for 2020 to 2021 increased by 1.75% per cent to $19.84 per hour. This means a full-time employee will earn a minimum of $753.80 per week, an increase of $13...
To support businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19, a range of new measures have been introduced by the Australian Government, Fair Work Commission (FWC), and Australian Tax Office (ATO). These range from legislation changes and economic relief packages...
How to Get the Most Out the Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty (SGA) On 6 March 2020 the government introduced a Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty (SGA). The purpose of this amnesty is to give employers a chance to disclose and pay previously unpaid Super Guarantee...
How to Overcome the Difficulty of Interpreting Australia’s Modern Awards In recent years, many high profile cases involving the widespread underpayment of employee wages has soured the reputation of some of Australia’s most beloved brands. From 7-Eleven and Woolworths...
