Changes to penalty rates for casuals
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On 1 November 2018, the Fair Work Commission decided upon increases to penalty rates under the General Retail Industry Award 2010 (GRIA). The increases are being phased in over a number of years. The latest round of increases came into effect on 1 October 2019.
The change increases some penalty rates for casual employees in relation to evening work and Saturday work.
A summary of affected rates (including planned future increases) is provided below:
evening hours (after 6pm on monday to friday)
| From 1 October 2019 | 10% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2020 | 15% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 October 2020 | 20% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2021 | 25% increase for casual employees |
saturday work (in addition to the 25% casual loading)
| From 1 October 2019 | 20% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2020 | 25% increase for casual employees |
If any part of your business is covered by the GRIA, we recommend you review current wage arrangements to ensure compliance.
If you would like further information, or if you require advice on compliance, please contact the Employment, Safety and Migration team at Macpherson Kelley.
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Changes to penalty rates for casuals
On 1 November 2018, the Fair Work Commission decided upon increases to penalty rates under the General Retail Industry Award 2010 (GRIA). The increases are being phased in over a number of years. The latest round of increases came into effect on 1 October 2019.
The change increases some penalty rates for casual employees in relation to evening work and Saturday work.
A summary of affected rates (including planned future increases) is provided below:
evening hours (after 6pm on monday to friday)
| From 1 October 2019 | 10% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2020 | 15% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 October 2020 | 20% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2021 | 25% increase for casual employees |
saturday work (in addition to the 25% casual loading)
| From 1 October 2019 | 20% increase for casual employees |
| From 1 March 2020 | 25% increase for casual employees |
If any part of your business is covered by the GRIA, we recommend you review current wage arrangements to ensure compliance.
If you would like further information, or if you require advice on compliance, please contact the Employment, Safety and Migration team at Macpherson Kelley.