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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....
Minimum Wage Increases 2.5%
Following the Fair Work Commission’s 2021 Annual Wage Review decision, minimum wages are set to increase by 2.5%, on the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July. This increase will affect hourly rates as well as public holidays and other penalties in all...
Single Touch Payroll – update
Individual household employers, hiring through a Withholding PAYG Number (WPN) were due to start the compulsory Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliance as at July 1 2022. This has just been extended up to 2033. So if you are employing your domestic staff as an...
Maternity and Parental Leave
Employees are entitled to 12 months of unpaid parental leave when a child is born or adopted. An additional 12 months leave can be requested. Types of maternity and parental leave as well as employee eligibility can be found on the Fair Work Australia website here...
Coronavirus – What’s your plan B?
We have been receiving a number of enquiries relating to the ‘what ifs’ around employer/ employee relations with the current health discussions pertaining to the Coronavirus. We do understand that everyone has their own opinions and this advice is of a general nature....