Short Course

Paying Employees Correctly: Salaries & Flat Rates | 01/08/2025

Salaries, flat rates, loaded rates and other similar arrangements are common practice, but many employers do not understand their obligations around how to pay employees lawfully under these arrangements. This Short Course dives in to the different Award requirements, how to correctly identify and calculate minimum rates and salaries, the many other factors to be considered, how to document the arrangements properly, and how to mitigate the risk of wage theft.

Complimentary: Annualised Salary & Max. Hours Calculator (valued at $495).

Learning Outcomes – Learners should be able to:

  • Identify how under and over payments occur and assess existing risks in relation to salary and flat rate employees;
  • Identify which Award clauses and entitlements are applicable to their employee group in order to pay employees correctly and minimise the risks associated with wage theft;
  • Correctly calculate the minimum salary/rate applicable for the days and hours employees are working, to make a better off overall assessment;
  • Correctly document the arrangement to ensure the business’ interests are protected;
  • Create a plan to prevent future underpayments occurring;
  • Describe the new national wage theft laws, and how to prepare for these.

Note: As this Short Course provides the foundational concepts that will ensure employer’s meet their compliance obligations in relation to entitlements, we recommend that all Learners who do not hold qualifications in HR or Payroll attend this Short Course if salaries, flat rates, loaded rates etc are applicable to your employees.

$550.00

Including GST

Date: Friday, 1 August 2025

Attendance: Virtual

Duration: 3 Hours

Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Who should attend? Business Owners, Payroll Professionals, Accountants, Bookkeepers, HR Professionals, Operational Supervisors, Managers and Leaders

Date: Friday, 1 August 2025

Attendance: Virtual

Duration: 3 Hours

Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Who should attend? Business Owners, Payroll Professionals, Accountants, Bookkeepers, HR Professionals, Operational Supervisors, Managers and Leaders

$550.00

Including GST

Description

Salaries, flat rates, loaded rates and other similar arrangements are common practice, but many employers do not understand their obligations around how to pay employees lawfully under these arrangements. This Short Course dives in to the different Award requirements, how to correctly identify and calculate minimum rates and salaries, the many other factors to be considered, how to document the arrangements properly, and how to mitigate the risk of wage theft.

Complimentary: Annualised Salary & Max. Hours Calculator (valued at $495).

Learning Outcomes – Learners should be able to:

  • Identify how under and over payments occur and assess existing risks in relation to salary and flat rate employees;
  • Identify which Award clauses and entitlements are applicable to their employee group in order to pay employees correctly and minimise the risks associated with wage theft;
  • Correctly calculate the minimum salary/rate applicable for the days and hours employees are working, to make a better off overall assessment;
  • Correctly document the arrangement to ensure the business’ interests are protected;
  • Create a plan to prevent future underpayments occurring;
  • Describe the new national wage theft laws, and how to prepare for these.

Note: As this Short Course provides the foundational concepts that will ensure employer’s meet their compliance obligations in relation to entitlements, we recommend that all Learners who do not hold qualifications in HR or Payroll attend this Short Course if salaries, flat rates, loaded rates etc are applicable to your employees.

Real-World Practical Focus
Too often qualifications and training focus only on theory and miss the practical element that will allow Learners to succeed in the real world. We perfectly balance both sides, because we know this is what’s needed to manage the HR function successfully within a business.
Complimentary Tools & Resources
Learners receive multiple complimentary tools and resources to take away for future reference and implement in their business.
Manageable Schedule
Our training is specifically designed to be delivered in bite-sized chunks, meaning minimal interruptions to the workplace and maximum results while in attendance.
Small Group Delivery
Short Courses are facilitated with capped Learner numbers, to ensure learning outcomes are maximised and training content is personalised, where possible.
Suited to all levels of Experience
Even the most experienced HR professionals have room for growth and development, and will walk away with practical learnings and tools to add value to their organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone of any experience level looking to broaden their skillset and knowledge for the benefit of their career and their organisation. Even the most experienced HR and leadership professionals will brush up on their skills and learn something new. Each Short Course page provides more specific guidance about who the course is designed for.
 
Be sure to thoroughly read the Content and Learning Outcomes for each course and our ‘Public’ Training & Workshops Terms and Conditions before booking.

Simply view the courses online or download the Course Guide (see download link above) for full details about each Short Course or contact our team if you have any questions. You can reach us on 07 3568 0866 or admin@edwardshr.com.au.

All Learners must be at least 18 years of age, and fluent in written and spoken English. 

Clients with an existing account have the option to use our 7-day account payment option. If you don’t have an account with us yet, you can request one by sending us an email at admin@edwardshr.com.au.

Every Learner will receive a Course Workbook prior to session commencement, along with an email full of useful tools and links after the session. Each Short Course page provides more specific information about the complimentary resources provided for each Course.

Bring yourself, a water bottle, and an open mind ready to learn. We’ll provide a workbook to support your participation.

To ensure a productive environment for everyone, we encourage minimizing the use of phones and laptops during the workshop.

For learners attending a Short Course in person, lasting 3 hours or more, a delicious brunch will be provided. If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions please note them in your online booking. Tea/coffee will also be available throughout the workshops.

Any Learners attending a virtual course must have a stable internet connection, Microsoft Teams, and a microphone and camera in good working order on their device.

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