Employing Staff – Awards and Obligations
Whether you’re in building and construction, bussing tables or working retail, the remuneration requirements of jobs are covered in an Award. Awards (modern awards) are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most people who work in Australia.
Fairwork Australia has a comprehensive library of awards listed that outline the awards and entitlements for employees in each industry. Noting that many of the Awards update annually on the 1st of July. If you don’t know which one applies, Fairwork has a quiz that can help you find your award.
For employees or employers alike, it’s worth getting your head around the pay rates, conditions of employment and obligations/entitlements related to your job.
Some common industries and awards of our STS clients can include:
In addition to the awards, it’s important to also consider additional employee expenses, for example:
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superannuation
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workcover
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allowances as per award
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portable long service leave
If you have any questions or queries related to payroll, employee obligations and your business, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at STS Accounting or Fairwork Australia.
