Annual Salary Agreements: Why a whole-of-business approach is critical to ensuring compliance If you’re a HR or payroll professional, you're likely all too aware of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) comprehensive an... April 27, 2021
Not just a payroll problem: The risk of underpayments for the C-suite and board members Wage underpayments have become an increasingly worrying headline in recent years, placing some of Australia’s most well-... April 20, 2021
JobMaker: What it is and how your business can apply Discover how JobMaker works, its eligibility requirements, and how your business can register. January 29, 2021
Victorian government announces pilot scheme to pay casual workers sick leave It’s been a busy year for payroll professionals in Victoria, with the state government introducing landmark, nation-firs... December 22, 2020
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 is coming: What can you do to prepare? When it was first rolled out in July 2018, Single Touch Payroll (STP) dramatically changed the way Australian businesses... December 10, 2020
Sage MicrOpay enhancement: How your payroll team can make reporting a lot easier With more pressure on Payroll and Finance teams to provide accurate and ‘real-time’ reporting to their stakeholders, how... November 18, 2020
ATO sets tax cut deadline for 16 November – Is your payroll team ready? The Budget 2020 tax cuts have passed through parliament. Payroll teams must now make the changes necessary for the cuts ... October 23, 2020
People, process and tech – how you can prevent wage underpayments at your business The number of Australian organisations found underpaying staff has grown dramatically. Learn how you can help prevent wa... October 22, 2020
Watch our virtual event: ‘Strategies for the future of work’ On 3 September, we held our second Sage Advice Live virtual event – ‘Strategies for the future of work’. Hosted by Ma... October 7, 2020
As unemployment surges, why are payroll professionals in demand? Discover how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected the payroll job market and why payroll professionals are in demand even ... August 19, 2020
JobKeeper extended to March 2021 with adjusted eligibility and reduced payments Discover the new payment rates and eligibility requirements for the JobKeeper extension, as well as how to prepare for a... July 24, 2020
Landmark Victorian law makes wage theft punishable by up to 10 years’ jail On 16 June 2020, the Victorian government passed the Wage Theft Bill 2020, introducing severe new criminal penalties for... July 14, 2020
COVID-19 changes: Restaurant Award and Hospitality Award Learn about the temporary changes to the Restaurant Award and Hospitality Award, as well as their payroll implications. May 14, 2020
Clerks Award: COVID-19 changes you need to know Temporary changes have been made to the Clerks Award in response to COVID-19. Find out what these changes are and their ... May 14, 2020
Unpaid pandemic leave: navigating changes to 99 awards Whether you're an employer or a payroll professional, it's important you understand the rules around unpaid pandemic lea... May 8, 2020
JobKeeper Payment: latest information for employers JobKeeper payments are designed to support businesses through the pandemic. Here's a summary of key information for empl... April 30, 2020
Important changes to modern award annualised salaries – here’s what you need to know Are your employees covered by a modern award? Read this article for all you need to know about significant changes made ... March 10, 2020
Is your payroll software keeping up with your growing business? Discover 5 common payroll challenges growing businesses face and the risks of using legacy payroll software. May 15, 2019
New Zealand’s payday filing feels strangely familiar See why Australian businesses with employees in New Zealand don’t need to fear the start of payday filing on 1 April 2019. January 23, 2019
3 ways to optimise your payroll Payroll plays a key role in maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction. Employees depend on getting paid on time ... November 29, 2018
NZ Payday Filing – What Australian businesses need to know If you’re an Australian business with employees in New Zealand, here’s what you need to know about your obligations unde... November 12, 2018
Sage makes Single Touch Payroll easy for all its customers In Australia, Sage is committed to making the transition to STP reporting as smooth as possible for our customers. November 9, 2018
