Employer Premium Compliance
An in-house premium compliance programme was introduced early in 2006 to ensure equity and fairness across the scheme.
The programme recognises that there are often complex facets of premium and that employers focusing on their own business may not be fully aware of all factors relevant to calculation of their premium or may lose knowledge and expertise through turnover of staff.
The new compliance programme focuses on making premium calculation information more readily accessible and educating employers to assist them to better understand their premium obligations. Education seminars on premium and certification of remuneration are being held throughout the year, focusing on specific topics or industries.
Employer Self Assessment
A self assessment process has been introduced which provides employers the opportunity to voluntarily disclose potential non-compliance thereby attracting reduced penalties. Employers are mostly selected for self assessment on a random basis with a focus on small employers.
The self assessment process requires employers to complete a questionnaire on the aspects of their business that are relevant to their premium calculation.
The self assessment process is supported by the Employer Self Assessment Booklet that explains the process and the requirements of the questionnaire.
- Download the Employer Self Assessment Booklet here
Compliance Audit
Premium compliance audits are more focused and robust aimed at the identification of those employers who deliberately avoid their premium obligations. WorkSafe’s compliance auditors frequently visit employer’s premises to examine documentation, review workplace activities and assist employers during the audit process.
During 2007/08 over 700 employers in Victoria participated in the compliance program resulting in premium adjustments in excess of $10 million.
Premium Compliance will be in contact with over 2000 employers to undertake self assessments or compliance audits during 2008/09.
If you have information in relation to an employer you suspect is not meeting their obligations in relation to the fair and equitable payment of premium please contact WorkSafe Premium Compliance on premium_information@worksafe.vic.gov.au or telephone (03) 9641 1206.
- Download the fact sheet Premium Compliance - Fast Facts
Payroll tax compliance
For information in relation to compliance programs for payroll tax, please visit the State Revenue Office website.
