Legislation and Compliance Archives

Solutions
Ascender's range of Payroll and Human Capital solutions.
Solutions
- Payroll
  Ascender has a payroll solution for your business requirements.
  Payroll
  - Payroll Software
    Automate your payroll processes, pay employees correctly and stay compliant with local legislation.
    Payroll Software
  - Payroll Outsourcing
    No time to manage payroll? Ascender’s outsourcing solutions can help you free up your time while we manage your payroll for you.
    Payroll Outsourcing
- HR Software
  Increase employee engagement, productivity and put your people first with Ascender’s suite of employee management modules.
  HR Software
  - Recruitment
    Increase quality of hire, recruit faster & increase time to effectiveness.
    Recruitment
  - OnBoarding
    Automate your onboarding & create an employee experience that engages new hires.
    OnBoarding
  - Performance Management
    Boost employee productivity, profitability and engagement through meaningful, constructive and ongoing performance management.
    Performance Management
  - Learning and Development
    Educate and enhance your workforce whilst staying compliant.
    Learning and Development
  - More HR Modules
    Increase employee engagement, productivity and put your people first with Ascender’s suite of employee management modules.
    More HR Modules
- Partners & Integrations
  We partner with the best Human Capital Management businesses to give you a dynamic and unified solution. We manage your dataflow, security and integrity so you can put your people first.
  Partners & Integrations
  - Marketplace
    Get access to a number of highly rated solutions that connects with your Ascender platform to create an employee experience like no other.
    Marketplace
  - Partners
    We partner with the best Human Capital Management business to give you a dynamic and unified solution.
    Partners
- Business Size
  Ascender works with many different size organisations to ensure desired business outcomes are met.
  Business Size
  - Small to Medium
    Ascender acts as an extension of your team, bringing the resources and expertise of a global business straight into your organisation.
    Small to Medium
  - Medium to Large
    Outsourcing functions and using best-of-breed technology frees up your team from the administrative so they can become strategic.
    Medium to Large
  - Enterprise
    Ascender provides efficient, secure and accurate services, ensuring your compliance with local regulations and data security.
    Enterprise
- Region
  Ascender is an APAC wide company & can cater to specific region’s different legislations and cultures.
  Region
  - Australia
    Our long local experience in Australia means you have access to the technology, service and support you need to manage your people effectively and efficiently.
    Australia
  - New Zealand
    Our long local experience in New Zealand means you have access to the technology, service and support you need to manage your people effectively and efficiently.
    New Zealand
  - Asia
    Ascender provides a multi-country payroll solution that supports multiple languages and currencies, as well as local lodgement and compliance with local regulations.
    Asia
  - Japan
    Developed specifically for Japan, Ascender Workcloud is packed with features that make it a powerful and effective tool for managing staff in one or more offices around the country.
    Japan
Why Ascender
Why choose Ascender for your Payroll or HCM solutions.
Why Ascender
- Why Ascender
  People are at the core of everything we do. Our business is built on humans, and we care about what you think, how you feel, and what you do.
  Why Ascender
- About Ascender
  Serving over 1.3 million customer employees and over 1,400 global brands and listed companies across a range of different industries.
  About Ascender
- People First
  At Ascender, the core value of putting our people first involves creating an uplifting environment that supports strong morale and positive team spirit.
  People First
- Leadership Team
  Meet Ascender's leadership team.
  Leadership Team
- Careers
  Our people are our most valuable asset, and we strive to keep them in the centre of everything we do.
  Careers
- Media
  Keep up to date with the latest Ascender news and developments.
  Media
Resources
Get access to case studies, eBooks, Guides, Webinar recordings, Calculators and more in the Ascender Resource Hub.
Resources
- Resource Hub
  Get access to case studies, eBooks, Guides, Webinar recordings, Calculators and more in the Ascender Resource Hub.
  Resource Hub
- Case Studies
  Listen to how Ascender clients have improved their Payroll and HR.
  Case Studies
- Covid-19 Resources
  Access Ascender's Covid-19 focused news and updates, tips and guidance and FAQs.
  Covid-19 Resources
- Guides
  Access our comprehensive guides to choosing the right payroll or HCM solution for your specific needs.
  Guides
- Blogs
  Get the latest insights into the Payroll and HCM industries.
  Blogs
- Concepts & Definitions
  We explain Payroll and HR concepts such as Human Capital Management, Performance and Talent Management, Organisational Development and more.
  Concepts & Definitions
- Calculators
  See how our Payroll and HCM solutions can save your business time and money.
  Calculators
- On-demand Webinars
  Access our collection of on-demand webinars exploring payroll and HCM developments with industry experts and key Ascender team members.
  On-demand Webinars

Upcoming Events

Webinar – New Zealand Holidays Act: Remediation experience and delivering a compliant platform

Have a more nuanced look at issues specific to the Holidays Act legislation in New Zealand

Whitepapers

2021 Payroll and HR Trends Across APAC

2020 is undeniably a year of change with the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses needing to adapt. What are the payroll and HR trends for 2021?

Blogs

Asia Legislation Alert Bulletin

Governments across Asia have made Legislation changes that impact payroll and HR to help organisations support their employees during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Blogs

Australia & NZ Legislation Alert Bulletin

Australia and NZ governments have made legislation changes that impact payroll and HR to help organisations support their employees during COVID-19.

Blogs

JobKeeper Payment Subsidy

What are the latest changes to Jobkeeper? Ascender will keep you up to date with the latest changes to Jobkeeper and its effects on payroll.

Blogs

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: What to expect

Now that Single Touch Payroll is in place, what's next? Here are some STP updates that employers and payroll providers should keep in their radar.

Infographics

The State of Payroll in Australia

State of Payroll: we decided to take an in-depth look at employee pay in Australia to examine the state of payroll in the country.

On-demand Webinars

Evolution of Privacy and Data Protection Legislation for HR & Payroll

Data Protection Legislation. How does the evolution of privacy and data protection legislation impact your HR & Payroll?

Videos and Podcasts

It’s more than just underpayment that’s impacting payroll

Underpayment impacting payroll. Some payroll issues that are causing penalties and headaches for employers and payroll professionals.

Videos and Podcasts

The Payroll Podcast: The impact of GDPR and what you need to know

The Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest overhaul in data protection laws over 25 years and the first ...

Whitepapers

Global Data Privacy Laws: The Ripple Effect of GDPR

The Importance of GDPR to Non-EU Based Organisations Since its implementation on 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection ...

Blogs

Why you need a regular business process and payroll audit review

Why you need a regular business process and payroll audit review Business process reviews (BPR) are a vital part of ...

Whitepapers

Time for a payroll health check?

All too often, companies neglect conducting a payroll health check, especially when employees are getting paid on time and the ...

Blogs

Ascender Preceda is Certified for Single Touch Payroll

On 1 July 2018, the Australian Government implemented Single Touch Payroll (STP), a legislation that changed the way businesses report ...

Videos and Podcasts

GDPR: The Way to Do Business

The Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest overhaul in data protection laws over 25 years and the first ...

Resources & Insights