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Is car allowance included in termination payments?

When an employee leaves your business, does their car allowance form part of their termination pay? Understanding how allowances interact with annual leave payouts is essential for staying compliant with the Fair Work Act.

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Over-award payments

Some employers make over-award payments intending to compensate employees for the removal of certain entitlements.

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Summary dismissal: what payments are required?

Summary dismissal ends employment immediately, but understanding which payments and entitlements still apply is essential for employers.

Is a car allowance included in termination payments?

Should leave entitlements on termination include an employee's car allowance? Learn more here.

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What's the go with car allowance and termination?

When employment is terminated, can a car allowance be added to the rate of pay used to calculate accrued annual leave payments?

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Income protection payments – does leave still accrue?

If an injured employee is receiving income protection payments, does he continue to accrue annual leave, personal/carer's leave and long service leave?

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Leave payments: does 'ordinary' pay include commissions?

Commission isn’t always included in leave payments, but in NSW, annual leave and long service leave treat commission very differently.

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Which termination payments attract superannuation guarantee?

Not all termination payments attract Superannuation Guarantee contributions. Learn which payments are subject to SG, including annual leave, redundancy pay and payment in lieu of notice.

Are allowances included in overtime payments?

Is a leading hand allowance included when calculating an employee’s overtime payment? Read here for an explanation.

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Allowances: stay in the know

Allowances vary widely depending on expenses, skills, conditions, and location. Here’s a quick guide to the main types and why checking the right award matters.