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For a 10th year, Alltech has partnered up with the Cronulla Sharks as a Corporate Partner. This year we are lucky enough to be sponsoring the Co-Captain, Cameron McInnes. Alltech looks forward to a successful year working with the Cronulla Sharks, Up Up.

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

In the dynamic world of business, payroll managers play a crucial role, though their contributions are often unsung. As a payroll manager, showcasing the value of your role is not just about executing tasks efficiently, it’s about demonstrating how your work positively impacts the broader business objectives. Here are some effective strategies to highlight the … Read more

With Christmas soon approaching, the hiring of Christmas casuals is well underway for employers who experience an increase in trade during the festive season. As a reminder, the obligations for Christmas casuals are the same as those of any casual employee under the Fair Work Act and employers must understand their payroll obligations when hiring … Read more

The ATO will soon expand how they use Single Touch Payroll (STP) information they have received from employers. They will do this by reviewing it alongside information reported to them by super funds, which tells them when an employer has paid their employee’s super guarantee. While they already hold this information, they are improving how … Read more

This tax time, the ATO is receiving an increased number of reports about several ATO impersonation SMS and email scams. These phishing scams encourage people to click on a link that directs them to fake myGov sign in pages designed to steal their username and password. Scammers use many different phrases to try and trick … Read more