From 1 February 2023, employees of non-small business employers can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave. This includes part-time and casual employees. Employees of small businesses (employers with less than 15 employees) still only have access to 5 days of unpaid leave per year, but from 1 August 2023 will be entitled to 10 … Read more

A shutdown is when a business temporarily closes during slow periods of the year, such as Christmas and New Year. It is also called a “close down”.  If the business requires employees to attend work during the shutdown period, they should be paid as normal.  Employees do not have to attend work on any days during … Read more

With Christmas fast approaching, so too is the need to hire Christmas casuals for those employers who experience increased trade during the Christmas period. Employers must understand their payroll obligations when hiring ‘Christmas casuals’. The obligations for christmas casuals are the same as those of any casual employee under the Fair Work Act. What is a … Read more

All employees under the Fair Work system will soon be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave per 12-month period. This new entitlement will replace the existing entitlement to 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave under the National Employment Standards. Here are some key points: The leave will be … Read more

We’re excited to announce that Alltech Outsourced Solutions is now Alltech Payroll.  Rest assured, it’ll be the same great team and same great service.  We see this name change as a commitment to showcasing our dedication as a provider, with professional payroll management at the forefront of our expertise and services.  We pride ourselves on … Read more

With the recent additional public holiday for the Queen’s National Day of Mourning, we have the unusual circumstance of having multiple public holidays in a condensed period of time. Victorians have recently enjoyed a four-day long weekend because of the Queen’s National Day of Mourning and the AFL Grand Final. One issue that employers might face … Read more