Question 1

What is an EBA in project payroll?

Accepted Answer

An Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) is a negotiated pay agreement between an employer and a union - most commonly the CFMEU in Australian construction - that sets pay rates, allowances, penalty rates and entitlements above the base modern award. Project Payroll configures your EBA end-to-end so every pay run is compliant without manual rate lookups.

Question 2

What is an RDO in construction?

Accepted Answer

A Rostered Day Off (RDO) is a paid day off that accrues at 0.8 hours for every day worked under most CFMEU construction EBAs, resulting in 26 RDOs per year. Most payroll software cannot calculate RDOs correctly - Project Payroll accrues, tracks and reconciles RDOs automatically, including at termination.

Question 3

What payroll software works with CFMEU EBAs?

Accepted Answer

Project Payroll is specifically configured for CFMEU, AWU and AMWU enterprise agreements. We interpret your EBA end-to-end and configure every pay rule - including site allowances, travel time, RDO accrual and penalty rates - before you go live. Configuration takes 10 days.

Question 4

Can I replace Deputy or Tanda with Project Payroll?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Project Payroll includes a mobile timesheet app that replaces Deputy, Tanda and similar tools. Workers submit timesheets with job number and cost code from their phone. No separate timesheet subscription needed.

Question 5

Does Project Payroll integrate with Xero or MYOB?

Accepted Answer

Yes - payroll journals post automatically to Xero or MYOB after every approved pay run. No CSV exports, no manual reconciliation. Job-costed labour data flows through to your accounting software on approval.

Question 6

What is a site allowance in project payroll?

Accepted Answer

A site allowance is an additional daily payment for work performed on a qualifying construction site, set out in Appendix C of the CFMEU EBA. Amounts vary by project value and are CPI-indexed annually. Project Payroll tracks site allowances per project and applies them automatically to each timesheet.

Question 7

What is Payday Super and how does it affect construction?

Accepted Answer

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages - not quarterly. This is a major change for construction where workers frequently change employers. Project Payroll is fully Payday Super ready - super calculates with each pay run and can be submitted immediately through our built-in clearing house.

Question 8

Does Project Payroll work for New Zealand businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Project Payroll supports full NZ payroll including PAYE calculations, KiwiSaver contributions (3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, or 10%), Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax (ESCT), Student Loan repayments, ACC levies, Paid Parental Leave, NZ public holidays with Mondayisation, and IR filing. We're a true trans-Tasman solution.

Question 9

How does KiwiSaver work in Project Payroll?

Accepted Answer

KiwiSaver is configured per employee - set the employee contribution rate (3-10%), employer contribution rate (minimum 3%), and ESCT rate based on earnings. Contributions calculate automatically with each pay run and are included in IR filing. Project Payroll handles all KiwiSaver compliance including opt-in, opt-out, and contribution holidays.