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Award Interpretation

Award interpretation, now a walk in the park

  • Ensure Fair Work compliance

  • Awards and enterprise agreements

  • Accurately costed rosters and payroll

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4.8 stars, 1570 ratings

Best-rated rostering software on Xero and Google.

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Awards for Payroll

An easier way to manage Fair Work requirements

Fair Work Award Compliance

Never worry again

Handle complex industry awards and enterprise agreements effortlessly with our Australian-designed award interpretation software. Stay Fair Work compliant, minimise payroll errors, and manage staff and costs in real-time, all from our mobile app.
Awards Configuration

Set up award rates in a few clicks

RosterElf automatically configures key award entitlements for each employee, including penalty rates, overtime pay, and allowances. Set it up once, and it’s all done—streamlining your award management effortlessly.
Payroll Integration

Connect to payroll, seamlessly

Connect to payroll, seamlessly Reduce your admin workload. Sync award entitlements and timesheets directly with your payroll software from Deputy.
Break Planning

Simplify meal and rest break planning

With RosterElf, effortlessly schedule meal and rest breaks for your team while ensuring optimal coverage. Our software sends reminders for required breaks at the right times and flags any missed breaks, keeping everything on track.
Labour Budgeting

Accurate labour costs

Our award interpretation tool provides managers with precise labour cost details, including penalties, overtime, and allowances, in real-time. Calculate and review rosters and timesheets instantly to manage budgets effectively, optimise schedules, and ensure accurate payroll before exporting timesheets.
Base rates

More than just base rates

RosterElf effortlessly manages even the most complex awards and enterprise agreements, covering allowances, breaks, public holidays, overtime, and more. It's simple to use yet incredibly powerful, streamlining your payroll processes with ease.
What others say

Reviews from our customers

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Google Review

“Roster Elf has been great for our business, streamlining the rostering process. It is easy to use, both the dashboard and app versions and I would recommend it to anyone still battling spreadsheets to try and manage their rosters.”

The Pavilion at Buller Wines
The Pavilion at Buller Wines
Google Review

“I'm a bookkeeper and some of my clients use RosterElf to integrate with Xero and the reports are amazing for what a bookkeeper needs. Would recommend to anyone who asks.”

Leanne Shieffelbein
Leanne Shieffelbein
Google Review

“Great local Aussie product for managing rosters, timesheets and automating payroll with fantastic support. They're also releasing new features and updates all the time which is refreshing to see in the SaaS space.”

Venkatesh Kanchan
Venkatesh Kanchan
Google Review

“RosterElf is a great product and they provide excellent support with any queries we have had over the last 4 years. I recommend them to any business looking to improve their employee scheduling and payroll systems”

Bill Gordin
Bill Gordin
Google Review

“RosterElf has been a great addition to our childcare centre. It has made rostering and leave so much easier. Payroll has been improved immensely and mistakes have been minimised which has been fantastic. More importantly, the focus on service and regular updates is great for us. We have found engaging a local company so beneficial and we like to support Australian based businesses where we can. I would happily recommend RosterElf to any childcare centre looking for a Rostering and Payroll System.”

Louis Evangelista
Louis Evangelista
Google Review

“Great, Simple and most helpful.”

AL
Andrew Luczynski
Google Review

“Roster Elf has offered impeccable support right from the start. It is user-friendly and straightforward. I appreciate the thorough answers provided to all my questions and prompt assistance. I highly recommend Roster Elf especially for its seamless integration with Xero, great value. Many thanks to Jaydon.”

Admin SWP
Admin SWP
Google Review

“Supportive & Easy to use - Roster Elf offers exceptional value, is incredibly user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with Xero. The personal support and sessions provided truly enhance the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an efficient and effective rostering solution”

JM
Jennifer Mardini
Google Review

“Supportive and on the Mark - RosterElf has everything a business needs to get started and maintain their payroll. Their staff are supportive and able to guide you into the right direction. So nice to see a friendly team that cares.”

RK
Richard Kiefer
Google Review

“This is the very best rostering software that I have used. It is so simple to learn. Super easy for staff to use and most importantly the support is sensational. There is loads of online training, but the email support is first class - often responding within minutes, which is critical when you get a glitch mid - pay processing. I highly recommend. Jane”

Jane Parviainen
Jane Parviainen
Google Review

“An excellent Rostering system - We switched to RosterElf and are so pleased we did. Their integration with Xero is faultless. Rostering and payroll consistently runs smoothly now.”

IC
Ian Corney
Explain Awards

What is Award Interpretation?

Award Interpretation Explained

Let's talk employee awards

Award interpretation in Australia involves deciphering complex employment awards and enterprise agreements to ensure accurate pay and compliance with legal requirements. It includes calculating wages, allowances, penalties, and other entitlements based on detailed rules and conditions. Essentially, it transforms intricate award rules into straightforward, precise payroll calculations, ensuring fair and compliant employee compensation.
KEY BENEFITS

Why Award Interpretation software is essential

Ensures compliance

Ensures compliance

Accurately adheres to complex Australian employment awards and enterprise agreements, helping businesses avoid costly compliance issues and penalties.

Accurate payroll calculations

Accurate payroll calculations

Automates the calculation of wages, allowances, penalties, and overtime, ensuring precise payroll processing and reducing human error.

Saves time

Saves time

Streamlines the payroll process by automating complex calculations and award rules, allowing HR and payroll teams to focus on other critical tasks.

Adaptability to changes

Adaptability to changes

Easily updates to reflect changes in employment laws and award conditions, ensuring your business remains compliant with the latest regulations.

Reduces administrative costs

Reduces administrative costs

Minimises the need for manual data entry and reduces the risk of errors, leading to lower administrative costs and improved efficiency.

Employee satisfaction

Employee satisfaction

Guarantees fair and accurate pay for employees, fostering trust and satisfaction by ensuring all entitlements and benefits are correctly calculated and provided.

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Support

Support You Can Rely On

At RosterElf, we’re dedicated to your success. Our team of rostering experts is here to offer unlimited support, whether you're just starting out or a long-time user, ensuring you get the most out of our software.

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KEY BENEFITS

The Top 6 Benefits of using Scheduling Software

Simplicity

Simplicity

Experience effortless scheduling with our user-friendly software, designed to simplify your workforce management tasks.

Easy Apps

Easy Apps

Manage schedules on the go with our intuitive mobile apps, available for both iOS and Android devices.

Accurate Budgeting

Accurate Budgeting

Control labour costs efficiently with our real-time budgeting tools, integrated with major payroll systems.

Improved Communication

Improved Communication

Enhance team communication with instant updates and notifications, keeping everyone informed and organised.

Shift Swaps

Shift Swaps

Facilitate easy shift swaps and manage open shifts effortlessly, ensuring optimal coverage at all times.

Roster Templates

Roster Templates

Save time with reusable roster templates, allowing you to create and adjust schedules as needed quickly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leave Management software questions? We have the answers

  • Award interpretation is a legal requirement for businesses to calculate the minimum legal pay rates and conditions for employees. These rules are based on legal agreements, known as 'awards' or 'modern awards'. In Australia, Fair Work Australia ensures compliance.

  • Employment awards cover various employee entitlements, including base pay, weekly overtime, daily overtime, special leave arrangements, allowances, and hours of work.

  • An award classification categorises employees based on age, skill, and qualifications, with varying minimum wages for each category.

  • Weekly overtime rules apply when employees work over a certain number of hours in a week. For example, if weekly overtime starts after 38 hours and employees work 45 hours, 7 hours of weekly overtime apply.

  • Allowances are payments to employees to cover anticipated costs or as compensation for employment conditions. Examples include uniforms, first aid, and travel allowances.

  • You can access our support resources online, including detailed guides and FAQs. For additional help, contact our support team directly.

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