Minimum Wage Increase 2021

Following the Annual Wage Review 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 2.5% increase to the national minimum wage. This will also apply to all award wages, with the award increase will be staggered over 3 different stages.

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What do you need to do?

Call 1300 789 132 to receive free initial advice on any workplace relations topic, including, Minimum Wage rates.

Who does the increase apply to?

The increase applies to anyone who is paid minimum award wages or the national minimum wage.

Most employees are covered by an award. If you’re not sure which award applies, ISOsafe can help with Award Classifications and Levels.

If you’re covered by a registered agreement, you should check it to see whether this increase affects you.

For anyone not covered by an award or an agreement, the new national minimum wage will be $772.60 per week or $20.33 per hour.

When does the increase start?

The new national minimum wage will apply from your first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021. This means if you have a weekly pay period that starts on Mondays, the new rates will apply from Monday 5 July 2021.

The award increase will happen in 3 stages.

The increase doesn’t affect employees who already get paid more than their new minimum wage.

Most awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021. The increase for the Retail Award will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021. The other 21 awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2021.

The awards that will increase from 1 November 2021 are:

·       Pilots Award

·       Cabin Crew Award

·       Airline Ground Staff Award

·       Airport Award

·       Alpine Resorts Award

·       Amusement Award

·       Dry Cleaning and Laundry Award

·       Fitness Award

·       Hair and Beauty Award

·       Hospitality Award

·       Live Performance Award

·       Models Award

·       Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award

·       Nursery Award

·       Racing Clubs Events Award

·       Racing Ground Maintenance Award

·       Registered Clubs Award

·       Restaurant Award

·       Sporting Organisations Award

·       Travelling Shows Award

·       Wine Award

Confused? Call ISOsafe today to ensure your business complies with Fair Work requirements.

Do You Have Insurance Against Workplace Claims? You Could Be Hit With A $125,000 Penalty

The recent amendments to NSW WHS laws create new offences and harsher penalties for businesses.

Any business that enters into, provides, or benefits from insurance or indemnity arrangements for liability for a monetary penalty for a WHS offence (WHS Act, Section 272A).

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While there is no such prohibition in respect of indemnity for legal costs associated with a potential WHS breach or enforceable undertaking this is a big change.

In essence, businesses and employers cannot enter into arrangements to protect or indemnify themselves or individual Managers, Directors or Officers against monetary penalties under the laws.

The maximum penalty for businesses entering into an insurance or indemnity arrangement is $125,000.

Are you worried your Health and Safety is not compliant? Call ISOsafe today on 1300 789 132 to get better Health and Safety advice, training and documentation for your business.

Casual Employment Information Statement

Free Casual Employment Information Statement Download

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Under recent changes to the Fair Work Act, small business employers need to give their existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) as soon as possible after 27 March 2021.

All other employers have to give their existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the CEIS as soon as possible after 27 September 2021.

Looking for more information? Call ISOsafe today on 1300 789 132.

What HR Policies are needed by all Small Businesses?

Australia’s Workplace Relations system is complex and knowing your rights and responsibilities as an employer can be challenging.

Getting the right advice and maintaining up-to-date policies can help demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Below are some must-have policies:

Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Bullying Policy;
Drug and Alcohol Policy;
Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy;
Information & Technology Policy;
Uniform/Dress Code Policy;
Code of Conduct;
Leave Policy;
Grievance Policy; and
Performance Management Policy.

Ignorance or misinterpretation are not valid excuses in the eyes of Regulators such as Fair Work. ISOsafe can ensure your business is compliant, your processes are sound, and your supervisors/managers have the knowledge, support and confidence required to manage your employees. Call Us on 1300 789 132.