IN THIS ISSUE
- Minimum wage increase for the Retail Industry
- Differential pay rates for 20 year olds based on length of
service.
- Other changes to the Retail Award
- Other changes which may affect retailers
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
The minimum wage for employees covered by the General Retail
Industry Award has increased by 3%. This is in line with most other
increases. Employees must be paid at least the minimum wage under
the Award from the pay period commencing 1 July 2014.
DIFFERENT PAY RATES FOR 20 YEAR OLDS
20 year olds are considered "junior" employees under
the Award and previously, were entitled to at least 90% of the
applicable minimum wage rate.
However, effective 1 July 2014, the minimum rate that 20 year
old employees are to be paid is dependent upon how long they have
been employed by the employer.
