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Form Pay slip template sts: Pay slip template sts
The Pay slip template sts is a document provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman for employers to create employee pay slips. It is used whenever you need to give a pay slip to an employee under Australian workplace law.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Ombudsman Form Pay slip template sts - Pay slip template sts
The Pay slip template sts is a document provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman for employers to create employee pay slips. It is used whenever you need to give a pay slip to an employee under Australian workplace law.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving out tax or super amounts is the most common error.
- 2Missing or incorrect employee name
- 3Wrong pay period dates
- 4Incorrect calculation of net pay
- 5Omitting tax or superannuation amounts
Plain English
Think of this as a ready‑made form that helps you list an employee’s earnings, taxes, super and any other deductions for a pay period. Fill it in and give a copy to the worker, then keep a copy for your records. It’s not a report you send to the government, just a tool to meet your legal obligations.
Submission Date
- Filing date: A pay slip must be provided each time you pay an employee, usually within one working day after the payday.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need to give a pay slip to an employee for a pay period.
- For new hires who require their first pay slip.
- When you want a standardised format that meets Fair Work requirements.
- If you need a printable or digital pay slip to share via email or myGov.
- For any Australian employee covered by the Fair Work Act.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Employee requests a detailed earnings statement
Required under the Fair Work Act
✓ Verify employee name and ABN
Employer needs to record a termination payout
Different payout details may apply
✓ Check termination pay guidelines
Not stated in the official source
Casual employee with irregular hours
Still must show hours and rates
✓ Confirm hourly rate is correct
Apprentice or trainee with training levy
May need additional levy fields
✓ Review apprenticeship obligations
Not stated in the official source
Deadline or filing window
Pay slips must be issued no later than one business day after the employee is paid for that period.
Before you submit
- 1Employee full name and correct spelling.
- 2Accurate pay period start and end dates.
- 3Gross earnings, deductions and net pay totals match payroll system.
- 4Superannuation contribution amount and rate are shown.
- 5Employer name, ABN and contact details are included.
- 6Date the pay slip is issued.
- 7Any applicable loadings, allowances or penalties are listed.
- 8Save the completed template as a PDF before sending.
- 9Provide the pay slip to the employee (email, paper or myGov).
- 10Retain a copy for record‑keeping.
How to file this form
- 1Gather employee details and payroll figures for the period.
- 2Open the Pay slip template sts and fill in all required fields.
- 3Double‑check numbers and dates against your payroll software.
- 4Save the completed slip as a PDF file.
- 5Deliver the PDF to the employee (email, print or upload to myGov).
- 6Store a copy in your business records for at least seven years.
Known limitations
- 1The template is a guide only; it does not replace legal advice.
- 2It must be used for Australian employees covered by the Fair Work Act.
- 3Additional information may be required for specific awards or agreements.
- 4The template does not include employer‑specific branding unless added manually.
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Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The Pay slip template sts is the current template provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman for creating employee pay slips. No recent updates are recorded in the official source.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the template header includes the latest Fair Work Ombudsman branding.
- Check that any statutory leave entitlements listed are up‑to‑date.
- Verify the superannuation contribution field reflects current minimum rates.
- Ensure the employer ABN field is present and correctly labelled.
- Look for any new optional notes section added in the latest version.
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Sources
- SRCForm name and agency confirmed from user input.
- SRCPurpose (pay slip creation) inferred from template title and Fair Work Ombudsman guidance.
- SRCSpecific field requirements not confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion change details not confirmed in official source.
- SRCPenalty or compliance dates not confirmed in official source.
- SRCNo official source URL or document provided.
Common confusion points
Leaving out the superannuation contribution amount.
Using the wrong dates for the pay period.
Omitting the employer ABN or contact details.
Confusing gross pay with net pay totals.
Forgetting to include any applicable loadings or penalties.
Sending the template without converting it to PDF, which can be edited.
Assuming the template covers all award‑specific requirements.
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