5 tips to avoid payroll fraud

It’s hard for business owners to think that one of their employees is committing payroll fraud. However, payroll fraud in Australia is more common than you think, and if left undetected, can place a severe financial drain on your business. Payroll fraud costs Australian businesses millions each year. For electrical retailer Clive Peeters, it was […]

No take backs: employer successfully recovers stolen money from former employee, despite deed of release

The end of the employment relationship can be a challenging time for both employers and employees. The parting of ways can be the result of many factors and there can be lots of issues at play that need resolution before the parties feel they can move on. One legal instrument commonly used to provide the […]

How my client found $1,000,000 in their pay office

Anyone who knows me, will have heard me talk about my frustration when employers blame their payroll software systems for payroll errors, especially when staff have been underpaid over a period of time. Just like Bill Gates won’t take your complaint that your incorrectly set up excel formula hasn’t given you the outcomes you expect, […]

Payroll HQ Learning Lab – finance and HR transformation

In this Lab session, Keith Wilkinson of t2c Consulting will reflect on his experience and share valuable insight into the world of HR Transformation, gained over the last 10 years through working with Origin Energy and Coca-Cola Amatil. During his tenure with Origin Energy & Coca-Cola Amatil, Keith has overseen the payroll operations within both […]

Easter Public Holidays

As Easter is a little later this year, there is a cluster of public holidays, some applying to all States, some not. To avoid any confusion, these are the public holidays you need to know about. 2019 dates Public Holiday States Friday 19 April Good Friday All States Saturday 20 April Easter Saturday NSW, VIC, […]

Valid point: unfair dismissal claims and “valid reasons”

According to the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC’s) most recent annual report, unfair dismissal applications are by far the most common type of application lodged with the FWC. In the 2017-2018 reporting period, more than 13,000 unfair dismissal applications were lodged by employees across Australia. Clearly, unfair dismissal continues to be one of the main areas […]

Abandonment of employment: What you need to know

There is often a big question mark for employers over what exactly constitutes abandonment of employment There is often a big question mark for employers over what exactly constitutes abandonment of employment. For instance, an employee fails to show up for work one day. By noon a supervisor calls them to see where they are, […]

Looking for our next team member due to continued growth of Australian Payroll Association

Payroll Consultant and Trainer – Rozelle What will you be doing? We could write you a long list of the day to day tasks and activities but we can talk about that when we meet you. The clue is really in the job title. You will be providing technical payroll advisory and training to our […]

Should you pay super on leave loading?

As per our March Members Update: Superannuation Guarantee Ruling SGR 2009/2 provides that annual leave loading will be ordinary time earnings (OTE) unless it is referrable to a lost opportunity to work overtime: 238. By way of exception an annual leave loading that is payable under some awards and industrial agreements is not OTE if […]

Free free, set them free: common misconceptions about dismissing an employee in their probation period

A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (the Court) has shown why employers must always exercise care when seeking to dismiss employees – even during their probation period. In Pacheco-Hernandez v Duty Free Stores Gold Coast Pty Ltd [2018] FCCA 3734, an employer was ordered to pay $10,000 in compensation to a […]

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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!!

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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.

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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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