Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award
Many employers prefer the simplicity of paying their nanny or domestic employee one flat hourly rate rather than calculating different rates for evenings, weekends, overtime and allowances. In many cases, this is possible—but only if the employee is better off overall...
Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award
Most domestic staff (except carers) are covered by the Miscellaneous Award 2020. This includes nannies, au pairs (not on a cultural exchange), private chefs, gardeners, cleaners and housekeepers. The Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark decision on 31 March...
Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award
Domestic Payroll Changes for Financial Year 2027 From 1 July 2026, a number of changes to tax, superannuation and pay rates may affect the payments made to your nanny or other domestic staff. Superannuation The superannuation guarantee rate remains at 12% for this...
Leave, Miscellaneous Award
The question of leave loading has come up a couple of times this week, namely ‘why am I not being paid leave loading?’. In most cases staff working in the home providing domestic support such as nannies, cleaners, housekeepers etc (except in WA) are...
ATO, Miscellaneous Award, Super
From July 1, 2025, changes to tax, super and pay rates have been bought in which may impact the payment to your nanny and domestic staff. Superannuation Increase to 12% Starting from July 1st, 2025, the superannuation guarantee rate will increase to 12%. This is the...
ATO, Miscellaneous Award, Super
This start of the financial year, has bought in several changes to tax, super and wages. Which will impact the payment to your nanny and domestic staff. Superannuation Increase to 11.5% Starting from July 1st, 2024, the superannuation guarantee rate will increase to...
