Modern awards set out the minimum terms and conditions of employment on top of the National Employment Standards (NES). They provide entitlements such as rates of pay, hours of work, allowances, penalty rates and overtime. As such it is critical for HR and Payroll managers to be aware of any changes to modern awards that affect their employees.

Utilising outsourced payroll services or ‘cloud payroll‘ providers can reduce the risk of non-compliance for many organisations, ensuring the currency and accuracy of pay rates and other entitlements. At E-Payoffice for example, our system can automatically calculate hours and apply penalties, loadings and overtime based on the updated Award or EBA. Our dedicated payroll expert can also flag any relevant or potential issues and talk you through the impact of any changes to awards.