The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Japanese restaurant in north-western Sydney, alleging they underpaid two migrant workers a total of almost $100,000 and falsified records. Facing the Federal Circuit and Family Court are Kosu Group Pty Ltd, which operated Yakiniku Kosu restaurant in Castle Hill, and the […]
READ MORESeven common mistakes when managing allowances and deductions
Confusing allowances with reimbursements Coding a genuine reimbursement (for example, an expense paid on behalf of the employee) as a taxable allowance, or vice versa, distorts PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and STP reporting. Relying on out of date ATO reasonable amounts Travel, meal, cents per kilometre and living away from home allowance limits are […]
READ MOREStrategic payroll priorities for the year ahead
The next year will be a pivotal one for Australian payroll teams. From the last scheduled rise in the superannuation guarantee to new industrial relations obligations and looming payday super reforms, the landscape is shifting fast. Below is a strategic checklist of what payroll managers should be planning between now and July 2026, framed through […]
READ MOREFWC upholds summary dismissal of employee who refused to provide medical information confirming fitness to work
Where there are concerns about an employee’s fitness to work, employers may rely on terms in their employment contract which require the employee to comply with the reasonable and lawful direction to undergo a medical assessment. For example, in the decision of Moers v The Trustee For Williamson Family Trust [2025] FWC 1344, the Fair […]
READ MOREProfessional services company penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $39,600 in penalties in court against a Perth-based company and its former director. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $33,000 penalty against AICA International Pty Ltd – which is based in Bibra Lake and operated in several industries including legal, accounting, education, marketing and information technology […]
READ MORETip on managing payroll in a remote team
Managing payroll in a remote team is not just about pressing a mythical button. It requires clear processes, technology alignment, fraud prevention measures and compliance vigilance to protect your business and your employees, even when your payroll team is distributed. Define and document your payroll process clearly Remote payroll teams must have detailed, step-by-step process […]
READ MOREEnd of year blues (a payroll professional’s lament)
June rolls in with a cold sharp bite,And payroll teams prepare for the fight.Not fists and fury, but forms and files,With checklists stretching endless miles. The phone won’t stop, the queries flow,“Will my super clear?”, “Do you even know?”While juggling pay runs and EOFY stress,You’ve not even touched your inbox mess. Reconcile everything, down to […]
READ MOREUnfair dismissal high income threshold increases from 1 July 2025: what it means for payroll and employers
From 1 July 2025, the Fair Work Commission will raise the high income threshold in unfair dismissal claims from $175,000 to $183,100. The compensation cap is also increasing, up from $87,500 to $91,550. These figures are not just abstract legal benchmarks, they carry significant implications for payroll, HR and executive decision makers. This annual adjustment, […]
READ MOREWhy superannuation errors are not just mistakes they’re compliance time bombs
It may not always grab headlines like wages underpayment scandals, but failing to pay the correct superannuation is one of the most common and costly compliance issues in Australian payroll. Whether it’s misclassifying contractors or miscalculating ordinary time earnings (OTE), these errors can have significant financial, legal and reputational consequences. Superannuation must be calculated on […]
READ MOREPayroll records prove pivotal in employment dispute
A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted a timely reminder for payroll professionals: your records may be your organisation’s best defence. In this case, an employee alleged they had been underpaid and sought compensation for what they claimed was a breach of contract. However, the employer’s payroll records told a different story, and ultimately, […]
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