The changes to the National Minimum Wage minimum are now in effect. Check to see which Awards that apply to your business are impacted.
As previously advised, the National Minimum Wage increased on I July by 2.5% per cent to $20.33 per hour, $772.60 per week, for a full-time adult employee. As a result of this decision, Modern Awards have now been updated.
With the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the date of increase for employees covered by Modern Awards has been staggered across industry sectors.
For the vast majority of Awards, the minimum wage increase came into effect in the first pay period on or after 1 July 2021. General retail is delayed until the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021. The remaining Awards, covering workers in the tourism, hospitality, restaurant, fitness, hair and beauty, and aviation sectors will increase on 1 November 2021.
Check the table below to see which implementation date applies to Awards in your business.
|
Implementation Date |
Award |
|
1 July 2021 |
All Modern Awards except those below |
|
1 September 2021 |
General Retail Industry Award 2020 |
| 1 November 2021 |
Air Pilots Award 2020 Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 Airline Operations – Ground Staff Award 2020 Airport Employees Award 2020 Airservices Australia Enterprise Award 2016 Alpine Resorts Award 2020 Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2020 Fitness Industry Award 2020 Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010 Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 Live Performance Award 2020 Mannequins and Models Award 2020 Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020 Nursery Award 2020 Racing Clubs Events Award 2020 Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award 2020 Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020 Restaurant Industry Award 2020 Sporting Organisations Award 2020 Travelling Shows Award 2020 Wine Industry Award 2020 |
If you need assistance in understanding the staggered implementation dates and implementing the new rates, penalties and allowances please contact us.