Sunday Penalty Rate Changes for 2019
Sunday Penalty Rate Changes for 2019
As part of a staggered change to Sunday penalty rates, 1 July 2019 saw a reduction to certain penalty rates for employees under the Retail, Hospitality, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards. Some of those reductions will continue in 2020.
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Changes for the: General Retail Industry Award 2010
Notes: There are different rates for shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers.
Shiftworkers
|
Full & Part Time |
Casual |
| Before 1 July 2019 |
195% |
220% |
| After 1 July 2019 |
190% |
215% |
| After 1 July 2020 |
175% |
200% |
Non-shiftworkers
|
Full & Part Time |
Casual |
| Before 1 July 2019 |
180% |
185% |
| After 1 July 2019 |
165% |
175% |
| After 1 July 2020 |
150% |
175% |
Changes for the: Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010
Notes: No changes for casuals on Sunday, and no changes in 2020.
|
Full & Part Time |
Casual |
| Before 1 July 2019 |
160% |
175% |
| After 1 July 2019 |
150% |
175% |
| After 1 July 2020 |
150% |
175% |
Changes for the: Fast Food Industry Award 2010
Notes: These are the last year of changes. They affect Level 1 employees only. Level 2 and 3 employees penalties remain as outlined in the Award.
|
Full & Part Time |
Casual |
| Before 1 July 2019 |
135% |
160% |
| After 1 July 2019 |
125% |
150% |
| After 1 July 2020 |
125% |
150% |
Changes for the: Pharmacy Industry Award 2010
Notes: These penalties apply for work between 7.00 am to 9.00 pm. Different penalties will apply to work outside these hours.
|
Full & Part Time |
Casual |
| Before 1 July 2019 |
180% |
205% |
| After 1 July 2019 |
165% |
190% |
| After 1 July 2020 |
150% |
175% |
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