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Every guide in the Shiftly blog, from award deep-dives to rostering and pay.
Student visa work hours in 2026: how many hospitality shifts fit in 48 hours a fortnight
Australia's new gig pay floor starts 10 August 2026. A bar shift still pays more.
Your labour cost percentage in 2026-27: what a healthy Sydney venue roster actually looks like
Your shift got cancelled at 3pm: what the hospitality award says you're owed
Hospitality's lowest award rates went up 6% on 1 July 2026, not 4.75%
Record underpayment recoveries: how to check your hospitality payslip
Your weekend penalty rates are now protected by law (and where that protection stops)
Working two casual jobs in Australia: the tax, super and double-booking maths
The real cost of a no-show shift for a Sydney venue (and the maths on filling it fast)
Your final quarterly super payment is due 28 July, and the safety net is gone
Junior pay rates are changing from December 2026, but not in hospitality
Payday super for casual workers: your super now lands in days, not months
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Award-based timesheets
Pay is calculated from your configured award rates, approved hours are captured, and everything syncs to Xero ready for your pay run.
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Employee rostering
Easily plan shifts, publish rosters, sync timesheets and export in seconds, with no spreadsheets and no stress. Stay in control and keep payroll running smoothly with Shiftly.
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Award interpretation
Our smart, automated system calculates wages, penalties, allowances, and overtime using configured award rules to support your payroll processes.
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