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Getting Payroll Right after FWO v Woolworths & Coles – What Employers Must Do Now

Unpacking the landmark ruling and the implications for businesses across different industries and sizes

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About this Webinar

On 5 September 2025, the Federal Court handed down a landmark decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Woolworths; Coles [2025] FCA 1092. The 200-page judgment has reshaped longstanding assumptions about payroll, renumeration and contract design, with contractual set-off clauses, annualised salaries and payroll records all under the spotlight.

In this webinar, Tanda’s Head of Compliance, Elsa, is joined by Liam Fraser, Partner at Kingston Reid, to unpack what this decision means for Australian employers, and what steps you need to take now to stay compliant.

What you'll learn

  • The future of annualised salaries and “all-in” remuneration - when they work, and when they don’t
  • How the judgement sharpens obligations around payroll records, and what kinds of documentation are simply no longer optional
  • Practical steps to audit your payroll, update your contracts, and reduce risk exposure

Please note: The information shared in this webinar and the provided answers are general in nature. Additional factors specific to your business may affect how this information applies to your situation.