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Payday superannuation is moving closer, and while much of the focus has been on what is changing, the more important question for many employers is what it will expose. The primary purpose of the change is to reduce the delay on when superannuation is paid to employees in an effort to bolster retirement balances for workers. That said, the change is by no means a simple one for business owners as it creates a shift in timing, cash flow, and process discipline.

With ongoing legal challenges, evolving interpretations, and increasing scrutiny from the Fair Work Ombudsman, many employers are finding it difficult to stay confident that their payroll, rostering, and classification practices are compliant. In this webinar, Effective HR breaks down the key areas of complexity within the SCHADS Award, where employers are getting caught out, and what you should be doing now to reduce risk.

The SCHADS Award is one of the most complex industrial instruments in Australia, and it continues to evolve. Misinterpretation can easily lead to underpayments, non-compliant rostering, and increased risk exposure for employers. This practical, employer-focused webinar is designed to break down the key SCHADS compliance essentials and provide clarity on the areas that most commonly cause confusion and risk. Whether you are responsible for HR, payroll, rostering, or operationa

Payroll compliance in Australia is no longer a “tick-box” exercise. Wage theft is now a criminal offence, and errors that were once considered minor (e.g. misapplied awards, misclassified staff, or poor record-keeping) can cost a substantial amount in fines, backpay, and reputational damage.

Most HR and compliance issues don’t arrive as emergencies. They build gradually through small gaps in documentation, unclear processes, or changes in legislation that are easy to miss in the day-to-day running of a business. By the time a problem becomes visible, it often requires urgent action, external advice, and significant time and cost to resolve.