SCHADS Award Interpretation
Enhanced SCHADS Award interpretation in Xero Payroll, with automated and easy-to-update pay rate changes whenever the award is updated.
Why This Matters
The SCHADS Award is highly complex, with frequent adjustments to:
Minimum hourly rates
Allowances
Overtime and penalty structures
Sleepover and broken-shift arrangements
Industry-specific entitlements
Manually updating these changes every time Fair Work releases an adjustment is time‑consuming, prone to error, and risky from a compliance perspective—especially for organisations managing large casual and part‑time workforces.
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What We’re Hoping Xero Can Improve
✔️ Automated award rate updates whenever SCHADS pay tables change
✔️ Built‑in award interpretation, reducing manual configuration
✔️ Simplified tools for maintaining classifications, penalties, and allowances
✔️ Improved visibility and accuracy across complex shift types
Impact for the Sector
This enhancement would:Improve payroll accuracy and compliance
Save businesses significant time and cost
Reduce risk associated with manual updates
Support disability, aged care, community, and social services providers who rely heavily on SCHADS workforce structures