Vertruen’s proprietary wage compliance solution is designed for businesses of all sizes that want to ensure full compliance with Australia’s award and payroll regulations.
Whether you’re a business owner, HR professional or part of a finance team, compliance should be at the forefront of your daily operations.
However, staying on top of ever-changing workplace laws can be challenging, especially for businesses that have grown rapidly, undergone structural changes, or operate across multiple awards. If you’re worried about potential non-compliance, have received complaints from employees, or have faced issues surrounding underpayments in the past, a compliance audit by Vertruen can provide clarity and peace of mind. It’s a proactive step that helps to identify risks early, address gaps, and ensure your business is meeting its legal obligations.
What is a compliance audit?
A one-off compliance audit by Vertruen provides businesses with a thorough review of your systems, ensuring your business is meeting all payroll and Fair Work obligations. We assess key areas such as minimum wage laws, allowances, penalty rates, award conditions, and record-keeping practices. Our detailed report highlights any gaps or discrepancies, giving you clear insights and actionable recommendations to ensure you’re fully compliant and minimise risk.
How do we do this? Our proprietary cloud-based wage compliance solution enables us to deliver accurate auditing and advisory services at a fraction of the cost of major accounting firms, proving there is an easier and more cost-effective way to help businesses be compliant.
What happens if you conduct an audit and discover non-compliance?
While it’s not ideal, it’s also not uncommon for a compliance audit to reveal areas for improvement, or in some cases, non-compliance.
If you’ve engaged Vertruen to audit your business and non-compliance is identified, this presents an opportunity to self-report any issues to the Fair Work Ombudsman. Self-reporting, which is a legal requirement, enables you to proactively work with Fair Work to ensure your business is meeting its obligations.
By addressing issues early, you can minimise risk and ensure your employees are paid correctly and given the entitlements they deserve.
What businesses would benefit from a compliance check-up?
At Vertruen, we have the skills and expertise to support businesses of all sizes that want to stay compliant with Australia’s award and payroll regulations.
While we believe all businesses can benefit from a compliance audit, there are some in particular that may find third-party support especially valuable.
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that need affordable, reliable compliance assistance without the cost of employing full-time staff are a prime example. Conversely, large organisations operating across multiple states and managing diverse employee groups can benefit from tailored, scalable compliance systems.
Our services also support HR and payroll teams, regardless of business size, who want to streamline processes, reduce manual workloads, and ensure wage accuracy.
Importantly, businesses in industries with complex awards, such as real estate, hospitality, construction, and healthcare, should consider a compliance health check, as these sectors often involve multiple awards and entitlements.
Finally, if your business has faced issues like underpayment claims or audits in the past, now is the ideal time to take a proactive approach and reduce future risk.
