Industry – Construction & Trade
Keeping payroll watertight
for chippies, sparkies, brickies, and beyond
Reliance on subcontracting and informal agreements can create compliance risks, leading to wage theft, underpayments, and worker misclassification. The industry’s high proportion of migrant workers increases payroll risks, as visa holders are particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Additionally, fluctuating work schedules, site-based allowances, and employment classifications further complicate compliance.
Addressing these challenges requires a proactive approach to auditing and payroll monitoring.
Key Industry Statistics
Over 1.2 million workers in the construction sector.
$2 billion in payroll errors annually in the industry.
70% of workers are covered by awards or EBAs
24.2% of the workforce are migrant workers.
Common payroll challenges in construction & trades:
As with other industries, there are specific challenges commonly faced by businesses operating within the construction sector, including:
- Employee vs. subcontractor misclassification.
- Incorrect site allowances and overtime payments.
- Superannuation errors and compliance gaps.
- Poor record-keeping leading
to compliance failures.
- Fluctuating work hours payroll must adapt to project-based work schedules.
- Apprentices pay compliance ensuring correct wage progression for apprentices.
If you’re facing payroll challenges like these as part of your operations, reach out to the Audit My Payroll team – stay ahead of compliance challenges and reduce risk:
How Audit My Payroll helps
- Award & enterprise agreement compliance stay on top of changing payroll laws.
- Payroll risk assessments identify discrepancies before they become legal issues.
- Automated payroll auditing ensure smooth operations for large and small projects.
- Contractor classification reviews minimise risk by correctly categorising workers.
- Overtime & allowance calculations ensure accurate payments for penalty rates, overtime, and travel allowances.
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