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Your guide to Xero as an employee

We get it, your main priority is to focus and perform to a high standard on physical site activities . However there is a team behind the scenes who need to ensure that you get paid correctly. So although it's a punish we ask that you religiously fill out you timesheet weekly as accurately as possible. Below we have tried to answer all the questions and queries you have surrounding Xero and how to fill out your timesheets accurately.

My Weekly Timesheet and Responsibilities.

My Weekly Timesheet and Responsibilities.

What day do I get paid?
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Employees get paid every week on Wednesdays. Actual pay might vary depending on what bank your account is with.

When do I need to have my time sheet submitted by?
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Timesheets and pay are done weekly. Therefore employees are required to submit their hours worked every Tuesday afternoon at the conclusion of the working day. Forgetting to complete your timesheets before this time may result in employees having to wait an additional week until the next pay period.

How do I complete my daily hours?
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For a typical 8 hour working day employees submit 7.36 hours at base hourly rate. This is due to each employee being rewarded an RDO (Rostered Day Off) every month.

What about overtime?
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Yes overtime is important! The first 2 hours after your 8 hour day are at 1.5x. Anything following 10 hours is at 2x or double time.

What about weekend work?
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On weekends the first 2 hours are at 1.5x or time and a half. Every hour following that is at 2x or double time.

What if I work on numerous sites in a day?
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Fill out your timesheet according to how you carried out your day so that we can bill the correct people. For example if you work on Oxford Street for 3hrs in the morning then a Vaucluse job for 5hrs in the afternoon ensure that is how it is recorded in your timesheet. Each job will be listed in the 'tracking category' tab on the xero timesheet. Allocate appropriate times to each site that you worked on that day.

Holiday Leave

Holiday Leave

How do I submit leave?
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You submit leave by checking how many annual leave hours you have been rewarded. Follwing this you submit a request under the leave tab in Xero Me. Concluding the process you communicate your desire for leave with your supervisor for final confirmation.

Where do I find how many hours of leave I have?
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You can find your how many hours you have left by going to the 'Leave' section on the app, then in the top right corner clicking on the 'View balances' text in blue.

Do I get paid for public holidays?
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Yes, full time employees get paid for public holidays and don't have to submit leave.

How much leave am I entitled to every year?
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Every full-time employee is entitled to four weeks or paid leave per year, equating to 20 days.

Sick Leave

Sick Leave

How much sick leave do I have?
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You submit leave by checking how many hours you have acquired and

What is considered to be part of sick leave?
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Sick leave is exclusively for when you the employee can't physically word due to health issues directly related to you. Sick leave can't be used to look after someone else or as a replacement for annual leave.

Do I need a doctors certificate?
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Yes, everytime that you have a sick day off please return to work with a verified doctor certificate breaking down the reason for your sick day.

What happens if I run out of sick leave but I am still ill?
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Yes overtime is important! The first 2 hours after your 8 hour day are at 1.5x. Anything following 10 hours is at 2x or double time.

What are the benefits I get with TCH

What are the benefits I get with TCH

Travel Allowance
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Every employee is subject to a certain travel allowance. This is calculated via the NSW Ombudsman system.

RDO
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RDO - Rostered Day Off, is a paid day off once a month. The specific day is subject to communication with your supervisor.

Do I need a doctors certificate?
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For a typical 8 hour working day employees submit 7.36 hours at base hourly rate. This is due to each employee being rewarded an RDO (Rostered Day Off) every month.

What happens if I run out of sick leave but I am still ill?
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Yes overtime is important! The first 2 hours after your 8 hour day are at 1.5x. Anything following 10 hours is at 2x or double time.

How do I complete my timesheet every week?