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Q/ Can employees salary sacrifice their cashed in leave? A/ This is quite complicated – and the practical answer is “possibly not” This is a 2 step process Step 1 – cashing in leave For most employees, cashing in annual leave is only allowed in very limited circumstances: Where the employee is covered by an … Read more

Q/ Our General manger has asked why we should accrue LSL on-costs from day one? If you have any supporting documentation/website link that you can forward me, it would be a real help. A/ While companies usually do not have to make LSL payments for their employees until after 5, 7 or 10 years (depending … Read more

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