Urban Utilities workers underpaid by $21.3 million over seven years following payroll error

One of Australia’s largest water distributors has confirmed it underpaid workers by $21.3 million over seven years. Urban Utilities supplies drinking and recycled water and sewerage services to more than 1.6 million people in south-east Queensland. Urban Utilities chief executive Paul Arnold said that while reviewing historical issues, the entity discovered it had “incorrectly” and […]

Employer went “above and beyond” to accommodate employee’s flexible work arrangement

One of the effects of the amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) which came into effect on 6 June 2023 is that employers now have greater obligations when responding to requests for flexible working arrangements made under s 65 of the FW Act. Specifically, employers must now discuss the request with […]

Announcing the finalists for the 2023 National Payroll Awards

Congratulations to the below finalists in each category, we look forward to announcing the winners at the Australian Payroll Summit in Melbourne on 27th October. Payroll Rising Star Award Sponsored by Frontier Software Cathie McDonald – Quickstep Technologies Lachlan Broad – Country Road Group – AWARD WINNER Missy McLeay – Fulton Hogan Payroll Manager […]

Payroll 101: Leave Loading

What is leave loading? And how is it inherently tied to the concept of overtime? This article aims to demystify leave loading, offering a brief history and explaining its intrinsic connection to overtime. What is Leave Loading? At its core, leave loading is an additional payment made to employees on top of their standard annual […]

Payroll Compliance Alert: Starbucks addresses underpayments with enhanced payroll consulting measure

Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd (Starbucks) has recently rectified significant payroll compliance oversights across its outlets in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. By back-paying their employees over $4.5 million, Starbucks has emphasised the importance of diligent payroll consulting and adherence to regulations. Moreover, to underscore its commitment to fair practices, Starbucks has entered […]

Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc to backpay approximately 8000 staff

Recently Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc, a notable player in the aged care sector in Australia, has found itself at the centre of a significant backpay debacle, a situation that is ringing alarm bells in the industry and prompting a deeper investigation into payroll compliance across the sector. In this article, we delve into the […]

Fair Work changes to overtime and penalty rates for professional employees

As the Australian workforce continues to evolve, the Fair Work Commission is at the helm of these changes, steering new policies to ensure the workplace remains both fair and adaptive to the changing economic landscape. The latest in this string of adaptations are revisions to overtime and penalty rates for professional employees. In this issue, […]

Ai Group rejects calls for 6 week annual leave

In a time when the balance between work and leisure is increasingly becoming a focal point of discussions amongst industry groups and unions, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has firmly rejected the growing chorus for an extension of annual leave to six weeks. Here, we delve into the various perspectives shaping this debate, while […]

Payroll 101: Long Service Leave basics

In the world of payroll, understanding the intricacies of long service leave (LSL) can sometimes be a daunting task, especially for payroll newcomers. As a benefit offered to employees who have been with the same employer for an extended period, it serves as a testament to the value and loyalty employees bring to a company. […]

Australian Super faces heat over alleged duplicate accounts

In a groundbreaking development that may send ripples throughout the Australian superannuation sector, Australian Super, the nation’s largest superannuation fund, is reportedly embroiled in a lawsuit concerning the alleged existence of duplicate accounts. This issue has brought the spotlight back onto the governance and administrative practices of superannuation funds, at a time when trust and […]

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