When do I pay my employees?
Wages must be paid weekly or fortnightly according to the hours worked by your employees.
How do I pay my employees?
You can pay employees by cash, by cheque or by electronic funds transferred directly into their bank account. A pay slip must be provided to your employees within 1 day of payment of wages.
You must pay your employees in full and you cannot exchange goods and/or services for work performed.
Can I pay my employees a flat hourly rate of pay?
You may want to pay your employees an hourly rate that includes other monetary entitlements (such as allowances, penalty rates and overtime). You must consider these arrangements carefully to ensure you meet your obligations under the Hair and Beauty Award. Remember, just because an employee agrees to a rate of pay, does not mean that you have met all of your obligations under the Hair and Beauty Award.
This can be a complex legal issue - you should seek professional advice or help from your employer association about this issue.