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

From 1 September 2022, there will be new annualised salary arrangement rules in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 and Restaurant Industry Award 2020. The new rules will replace the previous provisions found in these awards. Under these annual wage arrangement provisions, an employer needs to pay their employee at least 25% higher than the … Read more