Casual retail employees are receiving an increased penalty rate for Saturday and evening work which kicked in from 1 October 2019. The increase has affected all businesses who employ casual staff under the General Retail Industry Award 2010. Casual staff are now receiving a rate of 135% for evening work Monday to Friday and 145% […]
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said it strongly supports the Federal Courts decision to uphold the Fair Work Commission’s Penalty Rates Decision.
Federal Court holds up Penalty rate decision Read More »
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is continuing its push to keep penalty rates down in the lead up to the Federal Court judicial review.
ARA want penalty rates decision upheld Read More »
Cuts to penalty rates in the Retail Award will be phased in over four years, however retail lobbyists are unhappy about the decision.
Penalty rates cut over staggered transition period Read More »
With the end of financial year looming (EOFY), small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to ensure they are across any changes that may occur in the new financial year beginning in July.
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There has been some confusion in the convenience store industry, caused by the reduction in Sunday penalty rates.
Clarifier: New Sunday penalty rates Read More »
The Federal Opposition moved to block a Fair Work decision that would see some Sunday penalty rates slashed by 25 per cent.
Shorten pushes to protect penalty rates Read More »
FWC president suggests higher ‘loaded’ hourly rate in lieu of weekend penalty rates to simplify current system.
FWC president proposes changes to current penalty rate system Read More »
Retail lobby group calls for reduction in Sunday penalty rates as final week of hearings kick off.
Retail penalty rates debate nears conclusion Read More »
Penalty rates applicable for up to four days in some states over Easter long weekend.
Retailers’ ire over Easter penalty rates Read More »
