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How to Stay Compliant With SCHADS Award Pay Rates—Without Doing It Manually

Written by Garth Belic | 06 March 2024

We’ve developed the only independently reviewed SCHADS Award payroll template that integrates directly into Employment Hero Payroll. Unlike a generic setup, our solution includes built-in SCHADS Award interpretation—covering pay rates, entitlements, allowances and complex rules.

The result? You get:

  • A legally compliant, pre-configured payroll engine for SCHADS

  • Seamless integration with Employment Hero Payroll

  • Real-time updates as the Award changes

Thousands of care providers across Australia rely on Pay Cat for one reason: we make SCHADS compliance simple.

 

Understanding your obligations under the SCHADS Award isn’t just about doing the right thing. It’s the law.

Underpayment cases are rising. Many providers overpay to avoid risk, eating into margins, while others unintentionally underpay and face fines, backpay, or worse.

With our SCHADS-specific payroll setup, you no longer have to choose between legal risk and overcompensating.

It’s award compliance, guaranteed.

 

 

Here’s what makes our system different:

  • Award Interpretation Engine: Handles allowances, penalties, broken shifts, travel time, sleepovers and more

  • Fully Configured Template: Customised to SCHADS rules, updated in real-time

  • Independent Review: Our system is the only one in Australia independently reviewed and verified as 100% SCHADS-compliant

  • Phone + Email Support: Our team of SCHADS experts are ready to help

 

Employment Hero Payroll is a powerful platform—and we’re proud to be an official partner. But while most providers just hand you the software, Pay Cat delivers a pre-built, SCHADS-specific setup on top of it.

Think of it like buying a car vs. buying a car that’s been pre-tuned for Australian outback roads. It’s still the same vehicle, but it’s ready for your conditions—and it comes with an expert team to support the journey.

 

We’ve helped care businesses all across Australia:

  • Avoid non-compliance issues

  • Save time on every payroll run

  • Understand the award without having to decode it

Want proof? See how East Coast Support Solutions streamlined payroll and reduced errors with Pay Cat.

 

Still not sure? See the results for yourself.

Download the independently reviewed report to learn how our SCHADS payroll solution stacks up—and how it can guarantee compliance for your business.

 

If you’re tired of second-guessing every pay run, let’s fix that.

Book a demo today and see how easy SCHADS Award compliance can be.

 

 

 

EBOOK & WEBINARS

SCHADS Award eBook + Pay Rate Cheat Sheet

Expert Webinars on SCHADS rostering, payroll, time & attendance and more

 

ARTICLES

⭐ The SCHADS Award: Key Updates, Compliance, and What Employers Need to Know

5 Reasons NDIS Providers Are Choosing Pay Cat to Simplify SCHADS Award Payroll

SCHADS 2024/25 Payroll Update in Pay Cat

SCHADS Award Updates: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Changes

SCHADS Award Pay Rates and Progressions Explained

6 Conditions Commonly Missed in the SCHADS Award

Step-by-Step Guide: Automate SCHADS Payroll with ShiftCare + Pay Cat


 

Who is Pay Cat?

 

Pay Cat are payroll specialists dedicated to helping Australian businesses simplify payroll and ensure 100% compliance with modern awards. As Employment Hero Payroll experts, we provide tailored solutions that streamline payroll processes, reduce errors, and save time. For SCHADS businesses, our industry-first, 100% compliant SCHADS interpreter template guarantees accurate award interpretation and automation.