Employee with 2 separate contracts

I have an employee who works for us as an optometrist once a fortnight and now he will be also working as a dispenser 4 days a week. They are 2 different contracts and pay rates. Do I create a pay item for him for when he works as a dispenser or do I enter him twice as an employee with the two different pay discriptions?

Doreen_P
1 year ago
Hey StefaniB,

When an employee works two different jobs, we recommend creating a pay item specifically for the second job. In your case, you can create a pay item for the employee when he works as a dispenser. This approach helps avoid the need for two different card files and minimises the risk of errors.

Best regards,

Doreen

3 Replies

Doreen_P
MYOB Moderator
1 year ago
Hey StefaniB,

When an employee works two different jobs, we recommend creating a pay item specifically for the second job. In your case, you can create a pay item for the employee when he works as a dispenser. This approach helps avoid the need for two different card files and minimises the risk of errors.

Best regards,

Doreen
MMZZ_2018
Experienced Cover User
14 days ago
Hi Doreen_P
I've a simiar case where one employee has been appointed to a new role. The background is he has already been on payroll with 3 days a week on a normal rate, but he will be working 2 extra days from August 2026, which means he will be working full time. The 2 extra days are associated with his new role, also means a different salary plan. How do I create a pay item in MYOB AccountRight, I'm in Australia, Brisbane. Thank you.
Princess_R
MYOB Moderator
14 days ago
Hi MMZZ_2018,

You should be able to handle this in AccountRight by keeping the employee on the one card and setting up a separate wage pay item for the new role. For more info on creating a payroll category, take a look at this guide.

If the employee is changing from part-time to full-time, it’s also a good idea to check whether their leave accruals, super and standard pay need updating from August so everything lines up with the new arrangement. And if the two roles fall under different employment conditions or award interpretations, it’s best to double check the setup with your accountant or payroll advisor as well.

Cheers,

Princess