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Fair Work compliance in Australia, checked early so gaps are fixed while small.
Underpaying staff by mistake is still underpaying them. Fair Work compliance in Australia checks that your pay, awards and records meet Australian workplace law before a claim or audit finds the gaps.
At a glance
- Pay checked against awards
- Contracts that match the rules
- Leave and records in order
- A clear fix list
Fair Work compliance in Australia: what to expect
Fair Work compliance in Australia covers award coverage, pay rates, penalties, leave, contracts, record keeping and termination processes under the Fair Work Act. We audit, fix issues and set up simple systems that keep you compliant.
Who it suits
Employers with casuals, rosters or awards they are unsure about.
What you get
A compliance report, a correction plan and a prevention checklist.
How we start
A sample of real pays and agreements.
Why it helps
Gaps are found and fixed while they are small.
What we cover
What goes into your HR support
The pieces that make up the service.
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Pay checks
Sample pays tested against awards.
Contract review
Agreements compared with obligations.
Leave
Entitlements and balances examined.
Records
Payslips and time records checked.
Fix plan
Corrections set out in a sensible order.
Prevention
A routine to stop gaps returning.
In Australia
A national check for casuals, rosters and awards
Casual loadings, penalty rates and rostering rules catch out employers of every size, in every state. Because the Fair Work system is national, the same review approach works wherever your team sits.
We work from a sample of real pays and agreements, so findings are specific rather than theoretical. Reviews run through secure file sharing and a video walk-through of the results.
- Awards and rates checked properly
- Practical fixes, not just findings
- Wage theft risks considered
Common situations
What Australian clients usually ask us to solve
Employers unsure of award coverage
Many businesses apply the wrong award or classification. We confirm which instruments apply and check that rates, allowances and penalties are correct.
Hospitality, retail and shift-based employers
Rosters, overtime and public holidays create errors. We test how rules are applied in practice and correct payroll settings before small mistakes become large liabilities.
Employers facing a dispute
A complaint from a current or former employee needs a calm, documented response. We review your records and advise on next steps, referring to legal counsel where needed.
What's included
What comes with this service.
The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.
Request a proposal →- Compliance report: Findings with the rule behind each one
- Correction plan: Steps to put things right, in order
- Prevention checklist: A routine to keep things on track
- Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
- Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you
Is it right for you?
When HR support makes sense
- You employ casuals or shift workers
- An award change has worried you
- You have never had a pay check
- You are preparing for a sale or audit
Compare
Proactive check or wait for a complaint?
| Compare | Proactive check | Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Risk | Lower | Higher |
| Cost of fixing | Smaller | Larger |
| Peace of mind | High | Low |
| Best for | Every employer | No one |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Sample
We collect a mix of real pays and agreements.
Test
We compare them with awards and standards.
Report
We explain gaps, risks and causes.
Correct
We set out a plan to put things right.
Prevent
We give you a checklist to keep on track.
Built around you
Every project is quoted on your needs.
No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.
Request your proposal →Several awards multiply the checking, because each has its own rates and rules.
Casual loadings and conversion rules add complexity to every pay.
Penalties and breaks need careful testing against real rosters.
Looking further back takes longer, so we agree the period at the start.
Messy or incomplete records are slower to review and may need tidying first.
Technology
Systems we work in
References we follow
Payroll and HRIS
Industries
Industries we work with
Why Kedra Digi
Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.
Strategy, design, development and marketing together.
Itemised deliverables before work starts.
Files, code and accounts are handed over.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.
Do you check casuals?
Will you find underpayments?
Do you fix them?
Is it confidential?
How often should we review?
Can you check one award only?
What does a compliance review involve?
Can you help repay underpayments?
Does state law make any difference?
How do we stay compliant afterwards?
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