Employment Law Payroll Audits

In an ever-changing industrial relations landscape, it could not be more important for organisations to ensure that they are adhering to employment laws and regulations. A tailored employment law payroll audit is crucial for any business to avoid penalties, reputational damage, and potential imprisonment linked to non-compliance.

With extensive experience in interpreting the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) and industrial instruments such as modern awards, Wentworth Advantage is uniquely qualified to undertake a comprehensive payroll audit focused on employment law compliance. We can assess and provide advice in a range of areas including:

  • Confirming if your employees are paid under the correct modern award 
  • Accuracy of employees' current award classifications and rates of pay 
  • Correct calculation and application of penalty rates, overtime, allowances and other provisions as per the relevant award/agreement
  • Correct calculation of leave entitlements - including annual leave, personal/carer's (sick) leave, and long service leave
  • Accuracy of termination payments and compliance with redundancy obligations
  • Compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 which includes the National Employment Standards, relevant modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts.
  • Adequacy of HR information systems, payroll systems, and record keeping systems such as timesheet/rostering software
Our team of experts is ready to assist you in navigating the complexities of employment legislation and ensuring that your payroll practices align with legal requirements. Contact us today to schedule your next employment law payroll audit.

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