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Danielle McNamee Season 2 Episode 7

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In this episode of Let’s Chat HR & Safety, Danii Wannberg and Matthew McGarry, Senior HR Advisors at ProcessWorx, unpack the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) and why it has become one of the most important compliance tools for employers. 

Together, they discuss:

  • What a BOOT is and how it works.
  • Why annual wage increases can impact compliance.
  • The risks of relying on flat rates and annual salaries.
  • Recent Federal Court decisions and the importance of pay-period. compliance.
  • The consequences of underpayments and wage theft.
  • When employers should review their pay rates and arrangements.

Whether you're paying a flat hourly rate, annual salary, or managing complex rosters and seasonal peaks, this episode explains why regular BOOTs are critical to protecting your business and ensuring employees are genuinely better off overall. 

Protect Your People. Protect Your Business. 

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