Common Payroll Mistakes!

Payroll is

Always Changing

Throughout my time in HR, I’ve come across many scenarios that led to the lawful dismissal of employees due to misconduct, harassment, bullying, theft and many other reasons.

Consider these points the next time you conduct a payroll health check

Tips

Classification

Employees must be classified correctly. When an employee is incorrectly classified, your business may be subject to audits, significant penalties and lawsuits.

Protect yourself and the Company

Outsource to a Licensed Provider, understand the guidelines, or undergo professional training, to make sure you understand and correctly apply the rules when paying employees and meeting your payroll obligations

Garnishments

Garnishments and child support orders can be difficult to implement, especially when employees have multiple wage garnishment orders. You are responsible for tracking and prioritising each employee’s wage attachments.

Payroll Software

We at HR Pay Solutions believe that Outsource providers and or in-house payroll representatives should understand how calculations are made, not only to ensure accurate input and compliance, but also so you can explain to employees how their pay is calculated.

Reporting

Single Touch Payroll, Tax File Declrations, PAYG and Payroll Tax are some of the few reporting requirements businesses need to make in terms of Payroll. When it comes to reporting, businesses should ensure they understand their obligations

How can we Help

Our staff possess over 15 years experience in Payroll and Human Resources and we can provide your business with managing payroll.

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When It Goes Wrong!

Workplace functions can be fun and can also cause a lot of headaches for employers

Case by the Fair Work Commission

An employee had consumed large amounts of alcohol at a work function and was involved in a number of inappropriate incidents with fellow employees and management. The Employee conducted himself in an inappropriate manner.

The Facts:

• Sexually harassed multiple employees both physically and verbally

• Bullied another employee on multiple occasions

• Swore at his manager

• Harassed an employee on multiple occasions

The Result

The employer decided to terminate this employee due to his behaviour and actions however the Fair Work Commission held that the dismissal was unfair.

There reason behind this decision was their claim that the allegations against him were never truly put to him. The Commission concluded that during the investigation, the employee was not provided with procedural fairness because he was asked general, open handed questions and therefore unable to respond appropriately. Furthermore, the Employee was not provided with a support person throughout the investigation.

Our Advice

When an investigation takes place, ensure you conduct a thorough investigation by paying attention to the entirety of the incident. There are many points to consider when conducting an investigation however as a general rule of thumb, we recommend the following:

• Gain details of the incident

• Use Witnesses

• Explain in detail, the allegations against the employee

• Advise the employee that their role may be terminated as a result of this incident

• Allow the employee a support person throughout the investigation

• Provide an opportunity and enough time to respond

• Always afford the employee investigated with procedural fairness

How can we Help

Our staff possess over 15 years experience in Human Resources and we can help your business with the “know how” on how to deal with employee issues.

Outsource your HR and Payroll to us and focus on what really matters, your business!

A Testimonial To Our Services:

Smiles On Chapel

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“If I had to process the payroll and calculate superannuation contributions myself, it would easily take me an entire day. Why spend my valuable time when I could hand it over to payroll experts and spend 15 minutes every fortnight”. Aiman, Managing Director

Smiles on Chapel is family focused dental practice. Aiman’s vision was to create an environment in which the best possible dental care for children and adults can be offered.

The management team at Smiles on Chapel appreciate the advice and information provided by HR Pay Solutions and use it as a reference if employees have any payroll related questions. “It is so easy to make a payroll mistake and it could take me forever to resolve it. The payroll services, advice and information I receive from HR Pay Solutions sets my mind at ease

Compliance

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“Because I use HR Pay Solutions, I know all my HR and Payroll processes remain compliant,” says Aiman. “There are so many complications and changes and I don’t have time to worry about them. These are not my area of expertise and HR Pay Solutions keeps me educated and informed about these changes and lets me focus on growing my business.”

“All new employees recieve up to date employment contracts, their policies and procedures and are always paid accurately and on time. They receive their payslips every pay run and their leave is automatically tracked. I use the payroll reports provided by HR Pay Solutions to help me manage my labour better and I even use HR Pay Solutions Payroll Software to remind me of my employees’ birthdays, which promotes a positive work place.” Says Aiman. “When I need assistance, I know that help is only a phone call away.”

How can we Help

We are a Licensed Payroll Provider that provides businesses with Employment life-cycle services spanning Payroll advice & outsourcing, Human Resources advice & outsourcing as well as Safety documentation all through our cloud based customised software solution.

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