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Paying an au pair in Australia
Like nannies, au pairs in Australia are covered by pay and conditions outlined in the Miscellaneous Award. Au pairs can be exempt from the Miscellaneous Award and Fair Work Act, if the arrangement is one of cultural exchange rather than employment. A cultural exchange...
How much should I pay my nanny
Miscellaneous Award In Australia nannies are covered by the Miscellaneous Award. With the majority of nannies classified as Level 2 pay and conditions, after the first 3 months in a role. As the employer, you are legally required to pay the minimum standard rate which...
Employee vs contractor
Generally, nannies, housekeepers and most domestic staff or carers are seen by the ATO as employees rather than contractors. This doesn’t mean they can’t be genuine independent contractors. Each situation needs to be assessed individually. The ATO use to have a...
ATO super crackdown
Since 2017, the ATO has been collecting employee payslips to manage to national tax gap. The most recent National ATO Audit Report concluded that many employers haven’t been paying superannuation to their employees on time or at all. Because of reports of large...
Wage increase for nannies
Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased the award minimum wages by 5.75%. The changes apply from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. This applies to all states except Western Australia and we would expect the...
Family and domestic violence leave
Recently family and domestic violence leave for all employees covered by the FWO Act changed from unpaid to paid leave. This applies to most employers of nannies and domestic staff, except those residing in Western Australia. Full-time, part-time and casual employees...
Superannuation increases to 11%
Superannuation guarantee is set to increase from 10.5% to 11%. This will take effect from 1 July 2023. The super rate is legislated to increase to 12% by 2025. If the rate you pay your nanny is inclusive of superannuation, this will decrease the rate of your nanny’s...
Supporting families during COVID lockdowns
Lockdowns are happening across Australia, at a moment’s notice, causing many industries to be paused until restrictions are eased and lockdowns are lifted. As the economic climate and public health directives change, Domestic Payroll works with you by; staying on top...
Having trouble finding a nanny?
The nanny boom: pandemic drives parents to seek extra help Source: Sydney Morning Herald Date: August 1 2021 Nanny agencies are experiencing unprecedented demand as parents seek an extra set of hands to ease the pressure of home schooling and working from home....