New Tax File Number Declaration Form
As of 5th October 2017, there were changes to the Tax File Number (TFN) Declaration form. In the payee area (Section A) there is now a tick box for working holiday makers at Question 7. This tax rate category is known more colloquially as the ‘backpacker tax’. It applies to workers aged between 18 and […]
Can you be held responsible for your franchisees’ non-compliance with workplace laws?
On 15 September 2017, the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 took effect. Along with the Amendment came new provisions making franchisors responsible in some circumstances for their franchisees or subsidiaries not following workplace laws. Could you be facing potential penalties under the Act as a result? Background Workplace relations compliance needs to […]
Unpaid Leave for Domestic Violence & Family Violence
NEW: Unpaid Leave to Deal with Family and Domestic Violence. The Fair Work Commission will soon be updating all industry and occupation awards to include a new clause that allows employees to take unpaid leave to deal with the impact of family and domestic violence. This new clause will apply from the first full pay period […]
Modern Awards: The Impact on Payroll
Modern awards set out the minimum terms and conditions of employment on top of the National Employment Standards (NES). They provide entitlements such as rates of pay, hours of work, allowances, penalty rates and overtime. As such it is critical for HR and Payroll managers to be aware of any changes to modern awards that […]
Legislative Changes that affect Payroll in 2018/2019
The new financial year is upon us, and for many businesses that will mean making changes to their payroll as a result of legislation coming into force on 1 July 2018. Keeping track of any changes to payroll legislation and remaining compliant can be a headache – although at E-Payoffice our cloud payroll software and […]
Single Touch Payroll – Are You Ready?
Are you ready for Single Touch Payroll – 1 July 2018? Single Touch Payroll is the single biggest move toward payroll centralisation since PAYG was introduced in 2000 and one of the most significant changes to the way in which payroll is processed that we have seen. It involves streamlined reporting for salaries, wages, PAYG […]
Why Your Business Cannot Afford to Hire an Untrained Payroll Person a Few Days a Week
As a small to medium sized business owner, we understand that cash flow can be a concern and payday seems to roll around a lot sooner each pay cycle. However, cutting corners by hiring the wrong person to look after your payroll can cost you more than your reputation: it can close your doors forever. […]
How New Fair Work Australia Provisions Affect Your Business
Wage disputes between workers and management often make the news. In 2016, some of Australia’s most well known retail and fast-food brands were found to underpay workers. Companies owed workers more than $300 million dollars annually due to unfair agreements regarding weekend and penalty rates. Two years ago, Fair Work staff raided 7-Eleven stores across Melbourne, Sydney […]
The Evolution of Payroll Software
The Old Days Remember those days when you sat behind a desk with an electronic calculator; adding up Bundy cards, breaking hours down into different pay elements, keying them into payroll and finally getting a result hours later? You were still not done after this. There were printouts to take to management for approval, the […]
What is Single Touch Payroll (STP)?
What is Single Touch Payroll (STP) and how will it affect my business? According to the ATO, Single Touch Payroll is a reporting scheme that aims to introduce transparency in payroll reporting to ensure employers are meeting their obligations. This government initiative has been the single biggest move toward payroll centralisation since PAYG was introduced […]
