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Payroll Compliance Solutions

Payroll Compliance Solutions

Employees must be paid at least their minimum pay rates and entitlements. The penalties for underpayment have never been higher. Managing your payroll compliance doesn’t have to be an annoyance to tackle on your own. WorkPlacePLUS is here to support you with tailored payroll compliance solutions such as payroll compliance reviews, PD and classification reviews, SCHADS Know Your Award training and more.

Is Your Payroll 100% Compliant? Avoid Severe Penalties Under Wage Theft Legislation

Effective 1 January 2025 under workplace laws, intentional underpayment of wages is a criminal offence in all jurisdictions of Australia. The financial penalties for criminal underpayment are severe and can include up to 10 years in prison.
 
Small businesses (less than 15 employees) are protected from criminal prosecution if they follow the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code guidelines.

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Did you know that even unintentional underpayment of employees can now result in significant penalties under wage theft legislation? With increased scrutiny from Fair Work and stricter state-based laws in Victoria and Queensland, businesses and organisations must ensure their payroll processes are fully compliant.

Common Payroll Mistakes That Can Lead to Wage Theft Allegations

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  • Misinterpreting Modern Awards, leading to underpayment of base wages

  • Failing to apply penalty rates and overtime entitlements

  • Overlooking annual leave loading payments

  • Flat rates and salaries failing the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT)

  • Non-compliant individual flexibility agreements

  • Incorrect leave calculations (annual, personal, long service leave)

  • Poor record-keeping and breaches of pay slip laws

  • Unpaid or underpaid superannuation contributions

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​What You Can Do
 
To manage your payroll compliance, it’s important to:

  • Review your payroll transactions and award classifications regularly.

  • Review your HR protocols and train your HR and payroll teams whenever employment laws change.

  • Follow the Fair Work Ombudsman’s guide to paying employees correctly, including the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code.

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​Why Conduct A Payroll Audit?

 

  • Identify and rectify errors before they lead to fines or legal action

  • Ensure full compliance with Fair Work and wage theft legislation

  • Avoid costly back payments, penalties, and reputational risks

  • Streamline payroll processes for long-term accuracy and efficiency

 

How WorkPlacePLUS Can Help

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We specialise in payroll compliance and accuracy. Tailored payroll compliance solutions by WorkPlacePLUS align with industry-specific regulations, giving you confidence that your business meets all legal obligations.

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Stay ahead of wage theft legislation and evolving payroll compliance requirements with a consultation with WorkPlacePLUS. We’ll help you navigate complex regulations and safeguard your payroll for the year ahead.

 

Examples of payroll compliance solutions offered by WorkPlacePLUS:

✓  Payroll audits and compliance reviews

✓  PD and classification reviews
 

✓  Salary benchmarking

✓  Comprehensive SCHADS Know Your Award training and HPSS Award Masterclass

✓  Customised EBA training
 

✓  Attending to Fair Work issues


Managing your payroll compliance doesn’t have to be an annoyance to tackle on your own. WorkPlacePLUS is here to support you with tailored payroll compliance solutions.
 
For more information or to explore which payroll compliance solutions are right for your organisation, please contact us today.

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