One method CSA uses to collect child support payments is to ask employers to deduct these payments on behalf of the paying parent and forward these payments onto CSA.
CSA is committed to providing support to employers who are involved in the collection of child support. CSA will advise you if you are required to make deductions of child support on behalf of the paying parent.
In this section you can find information on:
Your role is to deduct child support from payments made to any paying parent who is an
employee or sub-contractor of your organisation. The
employer calculator can help you do this.
Deductions of child support can be made from:
- salary or wages
- commissions
- bonuses or allowances
- certain assessable retirement or termination payments
- payments for labour under some contracts
- other remuneration, e.g. company directors' fees
- sub-contractor's payments.
Community Services Directory and Separation Resources
There may be a flow-on effect into the workplace from employees experiencing family-related
problems. This may include increased absenteeism, reduced productivity and staff turnover.
The following resources may assist your employees in seeking support and advice following
separation.
The Community Services Directory provides information on
organisations in the community that can assist parents on a wide range of issues.
Employers can also access a range of
Separation Resources to help their employees find relevant, affordable and up-to-date
information about family separation.