Q/ An employee has requested copies of their payslips. How far back in time can an employee request an employer to provide copies? A/ An employer is required to keep payroll records for seven years, so it would not be “unreasonable” for an employee too request copies going back that far. However if an employer … Read more

With Easter just around the corner, it is important for all to know their obligations when it comes to public holidays. http://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/public-holidays/pages/default.aspx

Question We have an employee who is on parental leave. She was originally going to have take six months’ leave but subsequently asked for it to be extended for a further six months and provided us with the required four weeks’ notice. She has now changed her mind and wants to come back to work … Read more

Employees can now apply for their Tax File Number (TFN) online and authenticate their proof of identity documents at participating Australia Post retail outlets. If you have any new staff who do not have a TFN then this service may be of use. Please note that it is only available to Australian residents who are … Read more

The ATO has a free, online search tool that shows: details of any of your super accounts that have received contributions in the past two financial years; any lost super reported to the ATO; and any super the ATO may hold on your behalf. The tool, SuperSeeker, can be accessed at the following link: The … Read more

The Superannuation percentages are scheduled to increase in steps over a number of years as follows: 2013/2014 – 9.25% 2014/2015 – 9.50 % 2015/2016 – 10.00% 2016/2017 – 10.50% 2017/2018 – 11.00% 2018/2019 – 11.50% 2019/2020 – 12.00% Mark these dates in your calendar.