Optus finds wage underpayments spanning six years to March 2020

In March, Optus was found to have underpaid the superannuation entitlements of 3,600 present and past workers. At the time, the telco committed to undertaking a proactive review of all staff entitlements. A review of the telco’s retail staff has now found underpayment of wages from between 1 January 2014 to 17 March 2020 for […]

Health insurer nib announces flexible workplace model

Australian health insurer nib Group (nib) is the latest company to embrace a flexible workplace model, a move they said reflected their employees’ requests. “Our policy is a direct reflection of what our people have asked for, providing the flexibility they need to be their best selves at home and at work based on their […]

Sydney inner west man charged over $20m payroll fraud

A Sydney man has become the 14th person to face charges over an elaborate $20 million payroll tax fraud and money laundering scheme. A 54-year-old Earlwood man appeared before the Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday, charged with recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime to the value of $100,000 or more. The maximum penalty […]

Forming a hybrid workforce: How to go beyond the fundamentals

Remote working truly is here to stay – but are we really ready to wave goodbye to our offices forever? There’s no denying that remote working quite literally saved the day during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers had to act quickly and decisively, changing their organizational strategies overnight in order to remain relevant […]

Woolworths to pay workers another $50 million to make up for underpayments

Around 20,000 current and former salaried employees at supermarket giant Woolworths will receive payments of $2500 plus superannuation before Christmas for historical underpayments. The $50 billion retailer confirmed on Friday morning the total payout is expected to hit $50 million and goes beyond its legal obligations to cover staff employed between 2010 and 2013 as […]

Envato embraces nine-day fortnights in the lead up to Christmas

Leaders must never take the people who work in their companies for granted and they should be exploring “any and all opportunities” to help team members prioritise their wellbeing, according to Envato chief executive Hichame Assi. Assi’s comments come as Envato joins a growing number of Australian businesses offering staff additional leave and ‘tools down […]

More than $300,000 recovered for security staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $303,299 for 1,010 underpaid workers after investigating companies engaged to provide security at COVID-19 quarantine hotels in Melbourne and Sydney. Last year, Fair Work Inspectors audited 37 security businesses to check their compliance with workplace laws, including 23 companies providing security in Melbourne and 16 in Sydney. Inspectors found […]

Home-based workers believe they have a career disadvantage

Employees across Australia have expressed concerns over career advancement amid the emerging hybrid workplace. A study from Qualtrics revealed that 46% of Australians believe that in-office workers will have a career advantage compared to those working from home. About 57% of people working in management and 60% in director roles also expressed agreement in the […]

ATO announces STP Phase 2 blanket deferral

Australian employers will now have two more months to transition to the second phase of Single Touch Payroll as the ATO announces a blanket deferral in light of the current business environment. The ATO has revealed that employers that begin reporting additional payroll information required under STP Phase 2 by 1 March 2022 will be […]

Australian drinks giant Lion raises a glass to equal paid parental leave

The manufacturer behind some of Australia’s most iconic beer brands has raised a glass to equal paid parental leave, removing the primary and secondary labels from its new policy. Lion has announced that from October 1, employees will be eligible to 12 weeks of paid leave, regardless of gender, as well as an additional six […]

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The Australian Payroll Association is providing professional advice in line with the latest legislation. As a Payroll professional it is of an enormous importance to be a member of this organization and build on payroll knowledge and network with its members.It is a must attend the Yearly Payroll Conference, where members attend various workshops from termination payments to superannuation updates, guest speakers from the ATO & speakers from various Payroll Software providers. Attendees receive updates on upcoming legislative changes, network with colleagues from different industries & enjoy great food and beverages.As part of the company is the recruitment department lead by Andy Thompson. As a recruiter Andy knows the payroll scope in great details. He educates its clients about payroll and at the same time is helping payroll professionals to attain roles best fitting of candidate expectations.Wishing the team at the Australian Payroll Association many years of growth and successIt is time to ascend the payroll profession where it belongs

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