Blogs

Explore key payroll compliance changes to look out for in 2026.

This blog examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping payroll compliance and what that means for directors responsible for overseeing organisational risk.

This blog highlights key insights from the 2026 State of Payroll Compliance Report, sharing benchmarks and practical guidance to help employers navigate payroll compliance in 2026. Access the full report for deeper findings.

This blog explores how transparency in pay-gap reporting is raising expectations for leaders and redefining what strong payroll governance looks like in the age of public accountability.

Through a new partnership with Ramco, employers can now access global payroll tech and automated audits for complete visibility and assurance over every stage of the pay process.

Through a new service offering, Pay Assurance, SMEs can now access a seamless and affordable way to check that their employees are being paid correctly.

Yellow Canary has entered an exclusive partnership with Celery, the worldwide provider and leader of AI-driven pre-payroll review technology.

This blog explores the hidden risks of paying above award and how organisations can build confidence in paying employees correctly under modern awards.

Explore why payroll compliance requires a cross-functional approach and discover five practical steps organisations can take to strengthen collaboration, build a culture of shared accountability, and reduce risk.

This blog explores how AI is being used to enhance payroll compliance by building on the automation systems many already have in place.

Whether building an internal audit framework or responding to a potential issue, read more to discover the top three questions to assess an organisation’s payroll compliance status.

In this blog we explore how LSL has evolved from a legacy benefit to a modern compliance challenge, and what employers can do to manage it more effectively.

Even where a full workforce is covered by a single modern award, determining the correct entitlements for employees can be anything but straightforward. Here are seven reasons modern awards are complex and remain difficult to interpret.

Alongside shaping culture and employee wellbeing, Human Resources plays a vital role in payroll compliance. Read this blog to see how Human Resources can step in and support that role.

Remediation is a positive (and necessary) step toward fixing the roots of deeper issues. In this blog we unpack why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to get it right.

Explore why audit frequency matters, how often payroll should be reviewed, and how organisations can develop a practical, risk-based audit plan — even with limited internal capacity.

In this article, we explore why overpayments should trigger compliance alarm bells, and what organisations can do to get ahead of both over- and underpayments.

While legislation exists to protect employees, understanding how to identify and address underpayment can be challenging. So, how can you as an employee determine if you are being short-changed?

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth and Gilbert + Tobin Co-founder and Chairman Danny Gilbert, highlight the evolving challenges and expectations surrounding payroll and entitlements compliance.

Executive Insights is an advanced AI-powered feature within our Modern Awards and EA solution that analyses vast amounts of pay slips and timesheets, transforming complex payroll data into a concise, easy-to-understand one-page report.

According to Yellow Canary’s 2025 State of Payroll Compliance Report, although many businesses express concern about the new laws, a significant proportion remain confident in their existing compliance measures. This raises an important question: is such confidence well-founded, or is it simply complacency?

The Australian Government is reviewing the Fair Work Act Small Claims Procedure which aims to make it easier for workers to recover unpaid wages by reducing costs and simplifying processes—but proposed reforms have sparked debate among businesses.

Our 2025 State of Payroll Compliance report captures insights from 533 compliance leaders, highlighting employers' top concerns—especially underpayments and the impact of new wage theft laws under the Closing Loopholes Acts.

The December 2025 APSC Circular guides businesses when underpayments occur and how to prevent them. Read more to learn the key takeaways.

Our 2025 State of Payroll Compliance Report found that while many businesses are focusing on payroll compliance under new wage theft law enforcement, critical gaps must be addressed to effectively navigate increasing regulatory pressures.

With the year coming to a close, explore some key takeaways from our webinars this year to help you approach 2025 with confidence and inspiration for a clear action plan.

It can be a challenge to understand whether casual employees—who often have irregular schedules—are also entitled to LSL. In this blog, explore how LSL applies to casuals and what employers need to know across different states.

In this blog, we explore eight key lessons for achieving payroll accuracy, drawn from the remarkable 30-year journey that established OHS as an essential component of the modern workplace.

In this blog, we explore proactive steps directors can take to mitigate the risk of non-compliance, protect their reputation, and promote good governance and fair wages for all employees.

The widespread adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in businesses emphasises the fundamental importance of holistically integrating these principles. In this blog, we look at the growing importance of ESG and give insight on how businesses can strengthen their social and governance focuses.

Superannuation compliance is more than just a checkbox—it involves complex challenges requiring careful management. In this blog, we dive into the true impact of non-compliance and provide practical tips for employers to tackle and reduce associated costs.

We are thrilled to introduce our new AI-driven Superannuation Compliance tool. Employers can now uncover and analyse the underlying factors contributing to late superannuation payments and resolve superannuation compliance issues before they escalate.

In recent years, industrial relations laws have shifted, placing greater responsibility on executives to manage compliance proactively. Emphasising human impact is critical for thriving businesses amidst increasing burnout rates and regulatory complexities. Leaders must foster a culture that integrates compliance with employee well-being to support long-term

We have introduced a new Executive Dashboard to complement our Modern Award & EA Compliance product. The Executive Dashboard answers “The Three Big Questions” of wage compliance to further support our clients in their proactive compliance needs.

At Yellow Canary, we are dedicated to supporting businesses with Always On Compliance for wages, long service leave (LSL) and other entitlements in complex working environments. This commitment requires exceptional talent. That is why we are excited to announce Frank Nesci as our new Business Development Consultant.

The Yellow Canary team recently sat down with Brad Popple, leading industrial relations authority and Special Counsel at Kingston Reid (Australia’s largest specialist employment law firm) to find out why Enterprise Agreements are so complex.

Long service leave (LSL) compliance is a critical yet often challenging aspect of managing a business in Australia. We examine what LSL compliance entails, discuss the three most common hurdles that employers encounter, and provide some strategies to effectively navigate LSL.

At Yellow Canary we are dedicated to supporting businesses with Always On Compliance for wages and Long Service Leave (LSL) in complex working environments, and we recognise that this mission cannot be accomplished alone. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom McLeod as our Chief Risk and Client Impact Officer.

Our two-part series is all about helping you understand the complexities of LSL. Part 2 of this series discusses: State LSL legislation, and the relationship between legislation and instrument.

Last month Yellow Canary sponsored the AICD’s Australian Governance Summit breakfast in Melbourne. Here are five key themes that the panel of experts discussed and why business leaders should be taking note.

Recent IR reforms have made it clear that the responsibility of ensuring payroll compliance sits within the board’s remit. These five questions serve as an initial action for board members to assess their company’s compliance risk.

Our two-part series is all about helping you understand the complexities of LSL. Part 1 of this series discusses: Payroll - hours vs value, employees taking LSL, and problems with payroll systems.

The Closing Loopholes Act 2023 and Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act 2024 are changing the laws affecting Australian workplaces and creating a heightened era of compliance. In this article, we summarise the progress of the Closing Loopholes Bill, and what key changes are coming into effect that will impact employers across Australia.

The Closing Loopholes Act 2023 has amplified discussions surrounding wage theft, sometimes leading to misrepresentations in the media. Learn the difference between wage theft and civil underpayment cases.

If you’re considering utilising automation in your wage compliance processes, here's a spoiler alert: it’s the only way! Traditional compliance frameworks are failing, and technology is vital to compliance confidence.

Our two-part special on how compliance gaffes can steal your Christmas.

Discover some compliance scenarios that could trip you up this festive season and beyond!

The FWO Annual Report shows that underpayments for large corporates show no signs of declining. Here's how to reduce risk.

Due to their public profiles and social leadership roles, higher education institutions should be acutely aware of the need to address compliance issues and avoid unnecessary disputes.

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve recently been certified as a Great Place to Work. We’re incredibly proud of the culture we’re building at Yellow Canary!

As employers across Australia prepare to transition from “zombie" agreements back to a relevant Modern Award, let's take a closer look at what these "zombie" agreements are all about.

Do you know what your current superannuation guarantee obligations are or what they will be in the future? Read on to find out more.

Long service leave (LSL) is a long-standing entitlement for Australian employees. We discuss Victorian LSL and which regulator might come knocking if employers fail to comply.

With Easter public holidays and an abnormal number of weekends, April might be fun for some, but for those responsible for employee wages, it’s a ‘danger month’ for underpayment risks.

Welcome to the YC blog. We’ll be showcasing different Canaries to hear all about what a day-in-the-life of a Canary looks like and the career journeys of some of our team. We chatted with Caleb Smith, about his role as a Business Development Manager, and how he find his way to payroll compliance.

Directors face personal liability for underpayments and must proactively ensure workforce compliance with increased enforcement and wage theft laws.

Employers working with the SCHADS Award have experienced (and continue to experience) rapid industry growth since the introduction of the NDIS. Have their payroll compliance practices grown with them?

We’ve all known a couple who describe their relationship as “It’s complicated”. Unfortunately, we think Long Service Leave (LSL) and Enterprise Agreements (EAs) are THAT couple.

Kirsty Martin is Yellow Canary's Head of Customer. With 15+ years' experience in payroll, we chat to her about her passion for payroll compliance.

What is ESG and what should you expect as organisations invest more resources towards these responsibilities?

Discover top 5 issues employers need to watch to avoid underpayments.

We chatted with Sally May about her role as an Operations Manager, and how she keeps the wheels turning at YC.

Ongoing payroll compliance monitoring will help you keep score of your workforce compliance obligations.

We chatted with Courtney Fraser about her role as a Customer Success Specialist, and how she helps our customers every day.

We are so proud of the hard work all Canaries have put in this year, helping us on our mission to be the leading automation solution in workforce compliance.

Master the delicate balancing act of workforce compliance in the Banking & Finance industry.

In a national first, Victoria commences prosecutions against a director and company for wage theft.

Yellow Canary is thrilled to be named one of Australia's fastest growing companies by the Australian Financial Review for 2022.

Yellow Canary (YC) was delighted to place fourth in the Deloitte Fast 50 list.

Yellow Canary was thrilled to be announced RegTech Innovator of the Year at the 2022 RegTech Awards Gala Dinner, held by The RegTech Association.

We chatted with Hasintha Attanayake about his role as Software Engineer, and his latest side-hustle, Monologues by Hasi.

Our People Team recently chatted with Georgia Phillips to hear all about her journey to becoming YC’s Head of Growth.

In light of the growing number of data security breaches occuring across Australia, Yellow Canary has detailed some key points as to how our enhanced security processes protect our customers' data.

The YC People Team recently chatted with Sarah Lindeman to hear all about her background and why no two days look the same for Sarah.

Payrollers are used to keeping things going with short timeframes and unexpected curve balls. A public holiday being declared with less than a fortnight’s notice is no exception.

Australian RegTech Yellow Canary has been crowned as the 2022 Technology Scale-Up Awards winner.

With the discussions around wage theft growing louder in Canberra, how could it impact your business?

Integration of four key business functions and the training and empowerment of workforces from the top-down lie at the heart of this complex quandary.

What is it about the retail industry that makes payroll compliance so darn hard? Find out.

The Fair Work Ombudsman announced its strategic priorities for 2022/2023 with a focus on the largest corporates in the country, universities, and agriculture.

The Great Resignation is the buzzword in discussions on workforce management and talent retention. With people looking for more, one thing remains constant: pay.

Crafting company values is not a simple feat. As a team, we came together to define the important pillars of our identity.

Historical errors, poor configuration, and changing circumstances lead to disaster when you rely on your system for compliance.

Let Yellow Canary make it Alban-Easy. The ALP’s pledge to criminalise wage theft at a national level is a key focus at Yellow Canary.

Yellow Canary’s Always on Compliance solution offers a cost-effective, enterprise software solution that exists within your current ecosystem for assured compliance.

Find out 5 reasons why you cannot audit as you go, just like you cannot audit your financial statements as you are preparing your balance sheet.

Understand employee self claim systems and why they are a risk for payroll compliance.

Listed companies may be subject to continual disclosure requirement obligations during payroll remediation. We help you understand this in our blog.

Wage reviews are tricky. Payroll underpayments have unintended consequences that can snowball into more problems. Here's how to avoid them.

You suspect that you may have a problem with the way your employees have been paid. Here's how to navigate gaps in data.