Hello, is it normal for an employer to deduct the 11.5% super contribution from the commissions earned? I'm currently receiving super contributions on my base salary, but when I receive the quarterly commission, they deduct 11.5% from that amount as a superannuation contribution.
I have worked in a company that added super based on your commission earnings but never deducted this amount. Thanks
Hiya @Monteman 👋
As you say, normally salary is exclusive of SG, but sometimes it's inclusive. Have a look at the wording in your contract, agreement or policy.
Commissions are OTE and SG is payable.
Deanne
Hiya @Monteman 👋
As you say, normally salary is exclusive of SG, but sometimes it's inclusive. Have a look at the wording in your contract, agreement or policy.
Commissions are OTE and SG is payable.
Deanne
Hi,
do you have a formal employment contract?
Remuneration per agreement can be Super inclusive or plus super.
Below is the 2023 contract section referring to super contribution.
But also in the incentive plan letter, there is the following note: Any STIP paid to you is inclusive of superannuation contributions at the minimum statutory contributions rate.
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