What must be on a payslip?
Australian employers must give payslips within 1 day of payday showing gross pay, tax, super, hours, and the pay rate.
Under the Fair Work Act, every employer must issue a payslip to each employee within one working day of paying them. Payslips must include specific information like the employer's name, the pay period, gross and net pay, tax withheld, super contributions, and hourly rates.
Payslips can be electronic (email or online portal) or paper. Failing to issue a compliant payslip can result in penalties.
Key facts
- •Must be issued within 1 working day of payment
- •Must show employer name, ABN, employee name, pay period dates
- •Must include gross pay, net pay, tax withheld, and super contributions
- •Must show the hourly rate or annual salary and hours worked
- •Penalties apply for non-compliant or missing payslips
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What if my employer doesn't give me payslips?
It's a legal requirement. Ask your employer first. If they still don't comply, you can report them to the Fair Work Ombudsman — penalties can exceed $16,000 per breach for individuals.
Can my payslip be just an email?
Yes. Payslips can be electronic — emailed, accessed through an online portal, or even provided through an app. They just need to contain all the required information.
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