Kindly note there has been a minimum wage increase of 3.3%.
The new rates will be effective as of your first full pay period after July 1st 2017.
Please also note the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has annouced transitioning pay rate changes, directly affecting the Restaurant, Hospitality, Pharmacy and Retail Industry Awards.
The changes affect penalty rate provisions for full time, part time and casual employees working on Sundays and Public Holidays.
The ATO has released new tax tables, we have automatically implemented these changes.
Please remember to lodge your EmpDupe file with the ATO before August 14th. Speak with your accountant for further information.
All payment summaries for the 2016-2017 finanical year will be distributed by the legal deadline of 14th of July 2017.
General Retail Industry [MA000004]
Sunday penalty rates will change to:
195% for full-time and part-time employees
195% for casuals
Public holiday penalty rates will change to:
225% for full-time and part-time employees
250% for casuals
Fast Food Industry [MA000003]
Sunday penalty rates will change for Level 1 employees to:
145% for full-time and part-time employees
170% for casuals
Public holiday penalty rates will change to:
225% for full-time and part-time employees
250% for casuals
The 10% evening work penalty will apply from 10.00pm (instead of 9.00pm) until midnight. The 15% after midnight penalty will apply to hours worked between midnight and 6.00am.
Pharmacy Industry [MA000012]
For work between 7.00am and 9.00pm, Sunday penalty rates will change to:
195% for full-time and part-time employees
220% for casuals.
Public holiday penalty rates will change to:
225% for full-time and part-time employees
250% for casuals
Restaurant Industry [MA000119]
Sunday penalty rates will change for Level 1 employees to:
150% for full-time and part-time employees
150% for casuals
Public holiday penalty rates will change to:
225% for full-time and part-time employees
250% for casuals
Hospitality Industry (General) [MA000009]
Sunday penalty rates will change for Level 1 employees to:
170% for full-time and part-time employees
175% for casuals
Public holiday penalty rates will change to:
225% for full-time and part-time employees
250% for casuals
