Modern Awards -Transitional Arrangements, Wages & Penalties

Why we developed this program

It is vital that employers understand the complexities of employing staff in the current Industrial landscape. From 1 January 2010, Modern Awards have covered most Australian workplaces. Accordingly, the terms and conditions of employment contained in the Modern Award(s) have generally applied in full from that date.  Included in the majority of Modern Awards, however, are transitional provisions relating to pay, loadings and penalties, which may affect the minimum rates payable.

The premise of transitioning, or phasing, to the Modern Awards is to minimise the cost impact (or conversely a reduction in pay) where there is a difference between the old rates and the new system rates.  As such, employers have (in most cases) a 5 year period to ‘phase’ in the new rates into the new national system. This award course is run to assist employers understand their obligations and options under the Model Phasing Provisions which are found in the majority of awards.

VECCI's Award Modernisation workshops will help employers comply with Award entitlements, and help you understand your minimum obligations for the workplace relations regulations that have existed from 1 January 2010.  

Who should attend

Managers, supervisors, HR managers/advisors, payroll staff, anyone with a responsibility for the administration of employee entitlements using awards that contain the Model Phasing Provisions.

What will be covered

• Transitional Arrangements and Phasing in provisions under the Award Modernisation scheme
• Classification of employees from 1 January 2010
• Overtime - calculations for full-time, part-time, temp and casual staff
• Hours of work
• Sick leave - accruals and impact of current legislation
• Annual leave - accruals and the impact of current legislation
• Parental leave - who is entitled? What to do, what not to do, and correspondence with employees throughout
• Jury service - and the impact of the Jurors Act
• Notice of termination - how much to pay in certain situations
• Redundancy
• Public holiday - payment rules
• Types of employment - full-time, part-time (permanent hire), casual and temp staff
• Shift work - definitions and allowances

This course can also be tailored to your exact requirements and can be delivered onsite at your premises. For more information call VECCI on 03 8662 5333.