How do I copy a Pay Rate?

🎯 To add a new Pay Type, an existing one must be copied with the required characteristics to produce the expected outcome that meets your needs. Using the chosen Pay Rate as a template restricts the possibility of STP reporting incorrectly.

Select Pay Types from the Side Navigation Menu.

Locate the Pay Rate you require by manually scrolling through the Pay Type List, entering the name into Search or using Show Advanced Filters.

Once the Pay Rate has been located, select Actions > Copy.

Change Pay Rate Details as required;

1. Description.
2. $ (or % of Rate Per Hour).
3. Paid By.
4. Hide Quantity on the Pay Advice Slip and Summary Reports.
5. Hide Rate on the Pay Advice Slip.
6. An All Purpose Allowance is applicable.

Change Taxation as required;

1. Hours/Days Worked (Portable Long Service).
2. Ordinary Pay/Wages (Portable Long Service).
3. Include in Wages Declaration (WorkCover).
4. Include in Payroll Tax (SRO).

Within Superannuation, change the following setting as required.

Qualifying Earnings (QE) based on the ATO's Guidance regarding what payments are qualifying earnings.
Hours for Qualifying Earnings (QE)

Change Leave Entitlements as required,

1. Annual Leave.
2. Sick & Carer's Leave.
3. Long Service Leave.
4. Rostered Days Off.

Select Save to save your changes.

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