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All about allowances
Various types of allowances may be provided to employees to compensate for performing certain types of work or incurring expenses while working. Twenty-five common types of allowances are explained here.
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Attendance as a Witness: Do Jury Service Entitlements cover it?
Is your employee attending court as a witness? Understand the key differences between jury service and witness attendance under the Fair Work Act and what this means for pay entitlements in Western Australia and beyond.
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards?
How to Navigate the Right to Disconnect
Learn how this affects after-hours communication, the responsibilities under modern awards, and practical steps employers should take to manage disputes and comply with the Fair Work Act.
State vs. Federal Employment Laws: Which Takes Priority for Leave Entitlements?
Discover why the Fair Work Act and modern awards generally take precedence, and when local laws still hold sway.
Casual Loading: All-Purpose Rate and Overtime
The way casual loading is defined in different awards can lead to varying pay rates—discover how these differences impact your calculations and payroll.
Are allowances included in overtime payments?
Is a leading hand allowance included when calculating an employee’s overtime payment? Read here for an explanation.
Calculating penalty rates for casuals
How do you calculate penalty rates if casual staff work overtime? Should the penalties be calculated at the ordinary hourly rate or the casual hourly rate (including the casual pay loading)?