On 19 June 2020 the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel handed down the 2019 – 2020 Annual Wage Review decision. This decision applies to all private sector businesses, i.e. national system employers.
The majority of the Expert Panel determined that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and award wages will increase by 1.75%.
Group 3 Awards include those most affected by the pandemic, being accommodation and food services, arts and recreation services, aviation, retail trade and tourism.
Group 3 Awards include:
· Fast Food Industry Award 2010
· Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010
· Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020
· Fitness Industry Award 2020
· Restaurant Industry Award 2020
· Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
· Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
· Wine Industry Award 2020
· Commercial Sales Award 2020
· General Retail Industry Award 2020
How we can help:
If you are unsure of how the changes will impact your workplace or the employment arrangements you have in place with employees covered by these Award(s) and you are a the South Australian Business Chamber member, contact our Business Advice Hotline on (08) 8300 0000 (select option one).
Industrial Relations Phone Advice Line:
We recognise that more support is needed by businesses across Australia as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the South Australian Business Chamber is here to provide industrial relations advice to businesses covered by Commonwealth Workplace Laws.
The South Australian Business Chamber can assist you to understand your workplace obligations including and any questions you have may have in relation to Modern Awards, classification of employees, rates of pay, general human resources matters, disciplinary, termination and more. You don’t need to be a the South Australian Business Chamber Member: all you need to do is contact one of our Workplace Advisers on (08) 8300 0000 (select option 2).
If you are not a the South Australian Business Chamber member now is the right time to join. Find out more about The South Australian Business Chamber Membership and the great benefits by calling (08) 8300 0000.
No problem is too big or too small and our Senior Consultants are also on standby to provide you with workplace advice regarding Awards or any other workplace support you may need. Call today on (08) 8300 0000 and speak with one of our highly experienced Senior consultants.
