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How to Set Employment Conditions

Instructions to select the award, level, wages, leave and more for a new employee

Updated over 7 months ago

Employment conditions must be defined so that pay, hours, leave and other requirements are applied consistently across roles. These job terms, staff conditions and workplace agreements provide clarity for both managers and employees. This guide explains how to set employment conditions and ensure they are attached to the correct employee or position.

Quick Guide

Setting Employment Conditions

  1. From the Dashboard, click on Employees in the left-hand column.

  2. Choose the employee’s name to open their profile.

  3. Click the edit button next to Pay Details.

  4. Choose the appropriate award.

  5. Select the correct Employment Agreement for the employee’s level and employment basis.

  6. Indicate if timesheets are required.

  7. Choose the Primary Location for the employee’s work.

  8. The employee’s wages will appear in this venue’s chart of accounts.

  9. Add any Sub Locations where the employee may occasionally work.

  10. Choose the correct Pay Rate Template.

  11. Choose a Pay Schedule.

  12. Once synced, the employee’s normal hours pay rate will be displayed.

  13. Specify the payment basis: Per Hour, Per Annum, or Per Day.

  14. Define the standard work week (typically 38 hours for full-time staff).

  15. Enter the hours per day for full-time staff (7.6 hours for a 38-hour week).

  16. Assign a Primary Pay Category.

  17. Apply a leave allowance template.

  18. Set preferences for pay slip notifications (Email or SMS).

  19. Set preferences for rostering notifications (Email or SMS).

  20. Once everything is configured, click Sync Data to apply the settings.

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