Cuts to Penalty Rates of Up to 50 Per Cent Across Australia

Cuts to Penalty Rates of Up to 50 Per Cent Across Australia

Weston Eatery In February the Fair Work Commission announced it would cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for full-time, part-time and casual workers.

The changes came into effect last weekend, and were felt across the retail, pharmacy, fast food and hospitality industries. Changes to public holiday rates are effective immediately, while changes to Sunday rates will be introduced gradually.

The cuts are predicted to effect up to 700,000 Australian citizens and thousands of businesses.Workers will watch their Sunday rates drop, pay cheque to pay cheque, losing up to 5 per cent during the first phase , and up to 50 […]

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