The Miscellaneous Award 2020 has historically had limited
relevance for most businesses. The Award has not covered employees
covered by an occupational award, or employees of employers covered
by an industry award, even if those employees did not fall within
one of the classifications in that industry award.
From 1 July 2020 however, the scope of the Award will change
following a determination of the Full Bench of the Fair Work
Commission, please
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The Miscellaneous Award will:
- now cover employees who have up to an advanced trade
qualification or sub-professional employees who are not covered by
another modern award and who are not excluded from coverage by the
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) e.g. employees who have a high
income guarantee; and
