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  2. What are the Employer Online terms and conditions of use?

    The following terms and conditions apply when you use our Employer Online service to access functions relating to Employer Online. Your use of the service indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you should not use the service.

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  3. What allowances and payments are considered part of ordinary time earnings (OTE) for Super Guarantee (SG) purposes?

    This depends on a range of factors. Download the Department of Treasury's How to calculate superannuation contributions for public sector employees fact sheet or contact your Key Account Manager for more information on
  4. Do the Commonwealth's OTE requirements override the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) obligations in the State Superannuation Regulations?

    No, WA public sector employers need to comply with the Commonwealth's OTE requirements, as well as the SG obligations in the State Superannuation Regulations. As a general rule, you need to first comply with the Commonwealth's OTE requirements. If a payment is excluded under the OTE definition, you still need...

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  5. Who do I contact if I have a query about the allowances I pay for employees?

    For information about allowances for employees who have a taxed scheme (such as GESB Super) visit the ATO's website. For employees with an untaxed scheme (such as West State Super or Gold State Super) contact your Key Account Manager. If you have...

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  6. What happens if I get it wrong?

    It’s worth taking the time to avoid making mistakes with the allowances you pay your employees. If you do make a mistake, you will be in breach of your statutory obligations under the State Superannuation legislation, and could be liable for claims made by your employees.

  7. What amount do we have to show on an employee's payment summary?

    The summary should show the reportable employer superannuation contributions (RESC) amount. For more information please visit the ATO website.

  8. Do we have to show RESC on our employee's regular payslips?

    No. You only need to show the RESC amount on your employees' payment summary.

  9. How does RESC apply to Gold State Super members?

    If a Gold State Super member is making salary sacrifice contributions (i.e. before tax), these contributions are considered RESC.

  10. If an employee is currently salary sacrificing are they required to complete any additional payroll forms?

    No.

  11. What do Commonwealth legislation reforms mean for employers?

    The Commonwealth Government's Your Future, Your Super reform package and changes to the compulsory Superannuation Guarantee (SG) payment came into effect in 2021.

    What are the reforms?

    The Your Future, Your Super reform package was announced in October 2020 and aims to make it easier for Australians to keep track of their...

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  12. What is the ABN for my GESB account?

    Each of our schemes has its own Australian Business Number (ABN). While you may not need this number most of the time, when you access your super information through the myGov website, your super will be listed with the relevant ABN and scheme...

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