Worker fired for attending a Wiggles concert

In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission considered the consequences for an employee who stretched his personal/carer’s leave too far. The applicant was employed as a car detailer at a Toyota dealership in Yarrawonga. One day in June 2019, the applicant notified the respondent that he could not attend work as he needed to […]

Fair Work Ombudsman issues fresh advice on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued fresh guidance on the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, giving employers in certain industries the green light. Previously, the FWO advised that the majority of employers in Australia would not be able to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. But there has been growing pressure from […]

Hit the brakes: Commission finds on-the-job feedback sufficient in warning employee about poor performance

In the unfair dismissal jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is required to consider a number of factors under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) when considering whether a dismissal was ‘harsh, unjust or unreasonable’. One such factor is, if the dismissal is related to unsatisfactory performance of an employee, whether or not […]

Aged care operator Regis uncovers up to $40m in staff underpayments

Aged care operator Regis Healthcare has uncovered staff underpayments that could be potentially as high as $40 million over six years because employee entitlements were recorded incorrectly in its payroll system. The company, which owns residential care and retirement villages across Australia said it was conducting a comprehensive review of payroll data to work out […]

Should you sack antivaxxer execs?

Dan Janney, Newmont’s North American vice president, was pink-slipped Wednesday after a row over the mining company’s policy backing widespread vaccination, according to a report by The Australian. “Dan has advised that he will not support or promote the company’s position with respect to Covid-19 vaccination, and therefore he is no longer working for the […]

Casual employee case to have huge repercussions for employers

The High Court has dealt a blow to the rights of casual workers in what an expert has called a “shocking” ruling with “profound” implications for employment law. The High Court’s ruling ended years of uncertainty about the rights of casual workers to claim paid leave, according to a report by The Australian. The High […]

Off the clock: Fair Work Commission finds out-of-hours drink driving offence was not a valid reason for dismissal

Generally, the way in which an employee conducts themselves out-of-hours does not fall within the realm of what the employer can supervise or control. However, there are times where an employee’s conduct after business hours and away from work can impact the employment relationship. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently made an important out-of-hours conduct […]

2020 Virtual Payroll technology workshop

Choosing the wrong payroll vendor can be a very costly mistake, both in time and money. In conjunction with the 2020 Payroll Software and Services Directory, Australian Payroll Association is presenting a workshop on how to successfully procure payroll services and technology. In this two-hour virtual workshop, Tracy Angwin will share APA’s methodology for the […]

Long-haul transport business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a long-haul trucking business that transports goods interstate. The Federal Circuit Court has imposed a penalty of $21,500 against Sapphire Freighters Pty Ltd. The penalty was imposed in response to the company failing to comply with a Compliance […]

Google mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Google has announced that employees returning to the office would need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and that its work-from-policy has been extended until mid-October. Chief executive Sundar Pichai made the announcement on Wednesday in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. “Getting vaccinated is one of […]

Rod Wallace

02:49 02 Jun 20

A quick professional response to clarify a payroll issue that always has concerned me

Audrey Cahill

01:20 06 May 20

The team at APA are extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and keen to assist in a prompt efficient manner - every time!

Michele Southam

01:41 29 Apr 20

Accurate and timely information imparted in a completely no nonsense manner.Even complex matters are presented so that all can be understood with practical details that assist easy implementation.

Rosemary Harrison

02:46 27 Apr 20

The assistance that Tracy has provided during the COVID 19 crisis is outstanding! Free webinars to us, still cost you to produce and we are grateful.

Ingrid Ramona Onciu

01:33 27 Apr 20

I found a lot of information I needed in the Jobkeeper webinar. Thank you for this. Great presentation!

Jo Regina

21:20 27 Feb 20

Amazing Payroll Leadership Conference lead by Tracy. Its fantastic to get like minded people in the same room where we can learn and share our experience and bounce off each other. One of the best events I have been to.

Anne Davis

03:01 13 Sep 18

I have had the privilege of meeting and dealing with Tracy, Maria, Andy and the team at APA for many years. I would encourage anyone who deals with payroll to sign up as a member. Take advantage of the training courses on offer. Maria is a fantastic trainer and has the ability to break down legislation and awards into a presentation that everyone can understand.

Rosa Yoon

00:24 11 Sep 18

It was the best decision our business made when we joined the Australian Payroll Association 5 years ago. Tracy and the team are humbling, professional and maintains high integrity in all the areas of payroll. It's your payroll one-stop shop.

Sandi Boorn

03:03 09 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Email newsletter is very informative. Thank you for your professional service.

Anthony Jakovcevic

04:11 08 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Webinars and presentation documents are very useful. Thank you for your professional service.

Fumiko WALTON

01:11 03 Sep 18

The class was very flexible to follow the attendance needs even we have a text Book to follow. Some people were excited to discuss own problems. But some times caused run out the planned work time. In total impression was very good. Friendly and easy to rise the questions.

Dobrila Bijelic

00:19 03 Sep 18

Information was up to date (some of it literally hours old); concise and on topic. Maria is an entertaining and knowledgeable presenter.

Steph Francis

23:38 02 Sep 18

The End of Year Webinar was really helpful. It was a great opportunity to just refresh ourselves on those 'once a year' tasks and be sure that we were up to date with any changes to the payroll landscape throughout the year. The webinar format was perfect. It's a busy time of year for all and being able to remote in meant that the whole team could easily attend. Thanks for the invitation!!

CHLOE ASTON

23:20 02 Sep 18

Maria is fantastic! Very informative and runs an engaging seminar or class. The Australian Payroll Association are a great support to have.

AllyK Noble

22:56 02 Sep 18

absolutely worth every minute spent , this was an experience that I didn't think I needed after many years in payroll, but the networks built since the day were an added bonus. The day was informative and well set out.

YANWEN SU

07:44 01 Sep 18

It was a very useful and interesting training. Not borning at all, you can learn a lot in such a short time from the easily understandable material & listen opinions from experienced payroll staff from other companies.Definitely will attend next year. Hope the food will be better:)

Jenny Wann

06:59 01 Sep 18

Maria is the best teacher I have ever come across - she manages to keep 20 adults of varying capabilities totally absorbed during her classes - her knowledge of all things payroll is second to none! I just wish I could attend every class she teaches - I always come away much more informed but also wanting to learn more.

Jacquie Wells

02:36 30 Jul 18

Tracy Angwin is a true professional and the APA offers expertise, insight and thought leadership to the payroll industry.

Elizabeth Ristevski

11:02 28 Mar 18

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

Jane Barker

22:46 26 Mar 18

APA membership is worth every cent! It's great to have competent people to answer all queries relating to payroll. The service is immediate and thorough. The weekly newsletters and member portal are very informative and keep me up to date.

Josh Biasia

20:05 26 Mar 18

APA are great to deal! A fantastic resource for any Payroll Department. I have also completed my Certificate IV in Payroll Administration with them and now looking to do the Diploma. If you ever get a chance to attend one of their conferences, I highly recommend - the likes of Tracey and Maria are very engaging and knowledgeable speakers.

Jeshna Sagun

06:19 26 Mar 18

Australian Payroll Association (APA) has been very instrumental in my career, specifically Andy Thompson. Andy has helped me get into the position that I'm currently in at one of the most reputable firms in Australia. He has always been very encouraging and supportive of me, and values my experience and skill set. He is one of my biggest advocates and helped steer me in the right direction with my career. I also use APA to assist with any ongoing payroll related advice that I need. Tracy and Maria are knowledge experts when it comes to all matters relating to Payroll. Whether it's advice about payroll vendors, or legislative and statutory obligations, they are always more than happy to assist and go above and beyond.

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