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title: "Do I Have to Pay My Employees Under an Award? Understanding Your Payroll Obligations - Dexterous Group | Sydney Accountants"
description: "Dexterous Group helps Australian businesses understand their payroll obligations and whether they need to pay employees under an award."
url: "https://dexterousgroup.com.au/do-i-have-to-pay-my-employees-under-an-award-understanding-your-payroll-obligations/"
updated: "2026-01-22T01:28:44+00:00"
---

# Do I Have to Pay My Employees Under an Award? Understanding Your Payroll Obligations

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