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Wage increase - effective 1st September 2009 On 21 August 2009 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission released its 2009 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending Queensland awards from 1 September 2009.

Posted:27/08/2009
IR perspectives - Winter 2009 edition IR perspectives is a free electronic newsletter, published four times a year, about industrial relations issues that affect workplaces in Queensland.

Posted:08/07/2009
Join our Award Subscription Service The Industrial Relations Information Service (IRIS) offers for sale current copies of individual state awards, agreements or orders of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

Posted:22/05/2009
Building industry rostered days off 2009 The following 2009 dates are rostered days off for the building industry according to the 4 weekly cycles as prescribed in clause 6.1.1(a) of the award.

Posted:24/03/2009
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Facts 2009 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:06/03/2009
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day trading hours 2009 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day periods.

Posted:05/03/2009
Welcome to the new look IR perspectives e-newsletter IR perspectives is a free electronic newsletter, published four times a year, about industrial relations relations issues that affect workplaces in Queensland.

Posted:11/12/2008
Christmas Trading Hours Special extended trading hours arrangements apply for non-exempt retail shops over the Christmas period.

Posted:28/10/2008
Christmas - New Year Day Facts The Christmas holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:28/10/2008
IR Perspectives - Spring Edition

IR perspectives is a free electronic newsletter, published four times a year, about industrial relations issues that affect workplaces in Queensland.

Posted:02/10/2008
Award Wage Increase - Award Summary Sheets NOW ONLINE - Effective 1 September 2008

Posted:28/08/2008
Wage increase - effective 1st September 2008 On 7 August 2008 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission announced its 2008 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending Queensland awards from 1 September 2008.

Posted:11/08/2008
IR Perspectives - Winter edition IR perspectives is a free electronic newsletter, published four times a year, about industrial relations issues that affect workplaces in Queensland.

Posted:30/07/2008
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information on the Wageline website applies to employees and employers who are under State industrial relations jurisdiction.

Posted:30/07/2008
IR perspectives - Autumn edition IR perspectives is a free electronic newsletter, published four times a year, about industrial relations issues that affect workplaces in Queensland.

Posted:11/04/2008
Wageline site outage due to maintenance This is to advise routine server maintenance of Wageline and Industrial Relations Information Service (IRIS) websites. This will take place from 7:00am (EST), Sunday, 23 March (Easter Sunday) until 7:00am Tuesday, 25 March 2008. These services will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for this outage and any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your co-operation. If the matter is urgent please contact Wageline on telephone 1300 369 945 or (07) 3872 0550 (Interstate callers ONLY) during business hours.

Posted:12/03/2008
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day trading hours 2008 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day periods.

Posted:04/02/2008
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Facts 2008 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:04/02/2008
Building industry rostered days off 2008 The following 2008 dates are scheduled as rostered days off for the building industry.

Posted:21/01/2008
Calculating annual leave for employees of Qld companies now covered by WorkChoices who receive commissions - bonuses An important New South Wales District Court decision may effect annual leave entitlements where Queensland corporations have employees earning commissions.

Posted:02/11/2007
Wage Increase - Effective 1st September 2007 On 24 August 2007 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission announced its 2007 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending Queensland awards from 1 September 2007.

Posted:03/09/2007
Award Wage Increase - Award Summary Sheets NOW ONLINE - Effective 1 September 2007

Posted:29/08/2007
National Industrial Relations Conference - Restoring the balance Queensland is hosting the 2007 national industrial relations conference - the third conference in the 'Fair Go' series - on 11 September 2007 at the Novotel Brisbane.

Posted:27/07/2007
Changes to child employment laws Recent amendments affecting minimum employment and conditions for children and provide protection against unfair dismissal.

Posted:18/07/2007
Queensland Workplace Rights Ombudsman - worker and employer information The Queensland Workplace Rights Ombudsman provides information and advice to Queensland workers and employers about their workplace rights and obligations, and to promote fair and equitable practices in Queensland workplaces. Whether you’re a worker or an employer the Ombudsman provides impartial and independent advice and information on both the State and Federal industrial relations systems.

Posted:10/07/2007
Wageline Site Outage due to Maintenance This is to advise routine server maintenance of Wageline and Industrial Relations Information Service (IRIS) websites. This will take place from 7.00 pm (EST), Friday, 8 June 2007 until 7.00 am, Tuesdy, 12 June 2007. These services will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for this outage and any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your co-operation. If the matter is urgent please contact Wageline on telephone 1300 369 945 or (07) 3872 0550 (Interstate callers ONLY) during business hours.

Posted:30/05/2007
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Trading Hours 2007 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day periods.

Posted:07/03/2007
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Facts 2007 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:07/03/2007
Building industry rostered days off 2007 The following 2007 dates are scheduled as rostered days off for the building industry.

Posted:30/01/2007
New award added to Compare What is Fair comparison calculator The Clubs Etc. Employees' Award - South East Queensland 2003 has been added to the Compare What’s Fair Comparison Calculator.

Posted:04/12/2006
School Leavers - Tips for Entering the Workforce Finding a job and entering the workforce is a big step for most people and it pays to be prepared. New workers are often unaware of their rights and responsibilities in industrial relations and health and safety matters. Do you know what to expect and what is expected of you? Do you know who to contact if you need help and advice? The "Youth Rights and Stuff at Work" (PDF, 674 KB) brochure aims to make the transition to work a little easier by giving you some answers to these questions. To view this guide click on the link provided. You will need Adobe reader to access this document.

Posted:20/11/2006
Public Holidays Approved for 2007 Public holidays to be observed in Queensland for 2007 have been approved by the Minister in the Queensland Government Gazette, dated 3 November 2006, pursuant to the provisions in the Holidays Act 1983.

Posted:08/11/2006
New federal workplace laws - what it means for Queensland The Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005 was introduced on 2 November 2005. Refer to the Department of Industrial Relations website (link provided) for further details on Queensland's position, an overview of the WorkChoices Bill, and what it will mean to employers and employees in Queensland.

Posted:27/10/2006
Introducing the new and improved Wageline site Welcome to the Wageline site incorporating new and enhanced search, navigational and site features. The Wageline site’s improved navigation will help you move throughout the site more easily and efficiently. To find out more on the many search and navigational options and site features – read on…

Posted:16/10/2006
NEW Wageline website due for launch A new look Wageline website is due for release Tuesday, 24 October 2006, incorporating new search, navigational and site features. Watch this space for further announcements.

Posted:16/10/2006
Award Wage Increase - Award Summary Sheets NOW ONLINE - Effective 1 September 2006

Posted:31/08/2006
Wage Increase - Effective 1st September 2006 On 27 July 2006 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission announced its 2006 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending Queensland awards from 1 September 2006.

Posted:10/08/2006
NEW - Check Your Pay tool Check Your Pay wages estimator helps you to calculate wages and other entitlements under selected Queensland state awards. The Check Your Pay questions help you to calculate the minimum pay rate applying to the work you describe under the Award, check your pay against hours worked, and include your allowances, penalties and loadings for a specific pay period.

Posted:13/07/2006
New laws for young workers The Child Employment Act 2006 was introduced on 1 July, 2006. It aims to protect all children working in Queensland, ensuring that work does not interfere with their education and that the work they perform does not harm their health and safety or physical, mental, moral and social welfare. Refer to the Department of Industrial Relations website (link provided) for further details.

Posted:28/06/2006
Inquiry into the impact of Work Choices on Queensland workplaces, employees and employers The inquiry will examine the impact of the federal Government’s Work Choices Amendments to the Workplace Relations Act 1996 on Queensland workplaces, employees and employers. Refer to Queensland Industrial Relations Commission website for the terms of reference and to register your interest.

Posted:20/06/2006
IR Perspectives Newsletter April 2006 IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:20/04/2006
NEW - Compare Whats Fair Comparison Calculator Compare What's Fair helps you to compare current award entitlements with a proposed Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) for your typical working week. You can check if you will lose any current rights or entitlements under a proposed AWA. You can also calculate the amount that you would earn over a year, including entitlements, based on your typical working week under an existing award and a proposed AWA.

Posted:24/03/2006
New Queensland laws about Family leave entitlements for workers commence on 22 February 2006 Family leave provisions within the Industrial Relations Act 1999 have been amended by sections in Part 7 of the Child Employment Act 2006.

Posted:20/03/2006
Building Industry Rostered Days Off 2006 Rostered days off for the Building Industry - 2006

Posted:16/03/2006
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Trading Hours 2006 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day periods. Over the Easter period (Wednesday, 12 April 2006 to Wednesday, 19 April 2006) non-exempt shops are to remain closed on Friday, 14 April 2006 and only certain areas are allowed to trade on Sunday, 16 April 2006 and Monday, 17 April 2006. Independent retail shops are required to be closed until 1:00pm on Friday, 14 April 2006 (unless they are predominantly food and/or grocery stores). On Anzac Day Tuesday, 25 April 2006 non-exempt shops are to remain closed whilst Independent retail shops are required to remain closed until 1:00pm (unless they are predominantly food and/or grocery stores). Non-exempt shops are to remain closed on Labour Day Monday, 1 May 2006, excluding hardware shops in some areas of the State. Independent Retail shops have unrestricted trading hours on this day.

Posted:13/03/2006
Easter, Anzac Day and Labour Day Facts 2006 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:13/03/2006
NEW AWARD - Outdoor Leaders Award - State 2005 (Effective 16/01/2006) This Award applies to all employees who are employed in or in connection with: the conduct of outdoor activities (or 'simulated' outdoor activities in indoor environments); instructing participants in the skills necessary to undertake such activities; and to employees of contractors and sub-contractors engaged substantially to undertake work at or for establishments providing these activities. However, this Award will not apply to employees who have the autonomous right to hire and or terminate other employees. Refer to clause 1.3.5 for a definition of "outdoor activities". This Award takes effect from 16 January 2006, except for Youth Enterprise Trust where the operative date will be 27 February 2006

Posted:13/03/2006
New Award Summary Sheet for Hotels, Motels & Accommodation Award - State (SEQ) 2005 Wageline has developed a new award summary sheets for the "Hotels, Motels, Resorts and Accommodation Award - State (Excluding South-East Queensland) 2005" as a quick reference guide for employers and employees. This summary is not an award, however is an extract of commonly requested information (e.g. rates of pay, ordinary hours, penalty rates, allowances, superannuation, notice provisions). Not all awards have a summary sheet and not all conditions of employment provided for in an award are covered in a summary sheet.

Posted:20/01/2006
New Queensland Industrial Relations Commission Website Portal After gathering client feedback and conducting analysis of our current site, the Industrial Registry have redeveloped the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission’s website. The visual design has been updated to reflect a professional, modern image of the Commission, with an updated and improved navigation structure to enhance the usability and accessibility for our clients. The Industrial Registry have also introduced some new sections within the site to assist our clients in gathering more accurate information: Frequently Asked Questions; Registered Industrial Organisations; Glossary of Common Industrial Relations Terms and client clusters for targeted information.

Posted:14/12/2005
Proposed workplace laws - what does it mean for Queensland The Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005 was introduced on 2 November 2005. Refer to the Department of Industrial Relations website (link provided) for further details on Queensland's position, an overview of the WorkChoices Bill, and what it will mean to employers and employees in Queensland.

Posted:03/11/2005
Public Holidays Approved for 2006 Public holidays to be observed in Queensland for 2006 have been approved by the Minister in the Queensland Government Gazette, dated 5 October 2005, pursuant to the provisions in of the Holidays Act 1983.

Posted:01/11/2005
Jury Service Entitlements in Awards - Effective 15 September 2005 On the 14 September 2005 a full bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission released a decision and issued a General Ruling effective on and from 15 September 2005 providing entitlements to make up pay for permanent full time and part time employees summoned to attend for jury service.

Posted:28/10/2005
Wage Increase - Effective 1st September 2005 On 15 August 2005 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission announced its 2005 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending awards from 1 September 2005.

Posted:25/08/2005
New Queensland laws about minimum entitlements for workers commence on 1 September 2005 The Industrial Relations Act 1999 has been amended by the Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2005. (Act No. 36 of 2005 assented to 18 August 2005) to ensure Queensland employees continue to enjoy a fair and balanced industrial relations system regardless of developments at the federal level.

Posted:24/08/2005
Wage & Allowance Increase - Wage Case Adjustments 1987-2004 (s.130 - Award Review II) On 27 June 2005 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) announced its decision by way of a General Ruling amending relevant awards from 15 August 2005.

Posted:24/08/2005
IR Perspectives Newsletter August 2005 IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:12/08/2005
Department of Industrial Relations launches new website The new Department of Industrial Relations website has been launched at http://www.dir.qld.gov.au with new and improved information on workplace health and safety, electrical safety and industrial relations.

Posted:20/07/2005
Queensland Industrial Relations System

Posted:15/07/2005
REPEAL & NEW AWARD: Health & Fitness Centres, Swim Schools & Indoor Sports Award - State 2005 - Effective 01/03/05 (QGIG 22/04/05) The "HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES, SWIM SCHOOLS AND INDOOR SPORTS AWARD - STATE 2005" repeals and replaces the "Health and Fitness Centres, and Indoor Sports Award - South East Queensland 2003", effective from 1 March 2005. This Award shall apply to all employees (who are classified within the award) of health and fitness centres, swim schools and aqua facilities, whether the facilities are leased from municipal baths or not, indoor sports centres or similar facilities, and to their employers, throughout Queensland.

Posted:22/04/2005
DECISION: General Ruling - Occupational Superannuation (Effective 01/01/2005) Changes to Occupational Superannuation as from 1 January 2005 provide a minimum contribution amount of 9%, minimum level of earnings of $450 per month and absences from work.

Posted:11/04/2005
IR Perspectives Newsletter March 2005 IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:08/04/2005
New Standards Being Set for Private Employment Agents The Department of Industrial Relations developed a draft Public Benefit Test assessment that was designed to canvass a range of issues and alternatives for the future regulation of private employment agents after the expiry of the Private Employment Agents Act 1983 on 26 April 2005.

Posted:25/02/2005
Easter & Anzac Day Trading Hours 2005 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter period (Wednesday, 23 March 2005 to Wednesday, 30 March 2005) and Anzac Day (Monday, 25 April 2005). Non-exempt shops are required to remain closed on Friday, 25 March 2005 and only certain areas are allowed to trade on Sunday, 27 March 2005 and Monday, 28 March 2005. Independent retail shops are to remain closed on Friday, 25 March 2005 and until 1:00pm on Monday, 25 April 2005 (unless they are predominantly food and/or grocery stores, which are unrestricted).

Posted:21/02/2005
Easter & Anzac Day Facts 2005 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:21/02/2005
Portable Leave Scheme Proposed for Cleaners The Queensland Government is seeking public comment on a proposed portable long service leave scheme for eligible workers in the contract cleaning industry to begin on 1 July 2005.

Posted:03/02/2005
FACT SHEET: Employment & Dismissal - Principles & Procedures A fact sheet for employers, employees and industry professionals on the dismissal laws, principles and procedures pertaining to Queensland's industrial relations system. (You will need an Adobe Reader to view this document)

Posted:14/01/2005
Enforcement Framework - Enforcement Policy of the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations This enforcement framework outlines the enforcement policy employed by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations which includes dispute resolution procedures; the conduct of investigations and prosecutions; and the targeted auditing of workplaces. The appropriate use of a comprehensive range of enforcement strategies will encourage greater compliance with industrial relations laws and enhanced awareness of the rights and obligations of employees and employers.

Posted:11/01/2005
IR Perspectives Newsletter December 2004 IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:15/12/2004
Retail trading arrangements for Sunday 26 December 2004 (Boxing Day)

Posted:10/11/2004
New Fact Sheets on Industrial Relations Rights & Responsibilities View our easy-to-read and informative guides on key industrial relations subjects.

Posted:28/10/2004
Public Holidays Approved for 2005 Public holidays to be observed in Queensland for 2005 have been approved by the Minister in the Queensland Government Gazette, dated 22 October 2004, pursuant to the provisions in of the Holidays Act 1983.

Posted:26/10/2004
Building Industry Rostered Days Off 2005 Rostered days off for the Building Industry in 2005 (Click on link provided for dates)

Posted:23/09/2004
Award Wage Increase - Award Summary Sheets NOW ONLINE - Effective 1 September 2004

Posted:03/09/2004
Wage Increase - Effective 1st September 2004 On 3 August 2004 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission announced its 2004 State Wage Case decision by way of a General Ruling amending awards from 1 September 2004.

Posted:13/08/2004
DECISION: General Ruling increasing Meal Allowance On 2 July 2004 the QIRC released its decision to increase the minimum payment of meal allowance to employees required to work overtime from $7.50 to $9.60 effective from 1 July 2004.

Posted:15/07/2004
FEDERAL: AIRC awards $19 Living Wage increase to federal award workers On 5 May 2004, the full bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) granted all workers covered by federal awards an extra $19 per week, raising the Federal Minimum Wage from $448.40 to $467.40 per week, a 4.2% increase.

Posted:06/05/2004
IR Perspectives Newsletter March 2004 IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:02/04/2004
Easter & Anzac Day Trading Hours 2004 Special trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter Period (Wednesday, 7 April 2004 to Wednesday, 14 April 2004) and Anzac Day (Sunday, 25 April 2004 and Monday, 26 April 2004). Non-exempt shops are required to remain closed on Friday, 9 April 2004 and only certain areas are allowed to trade on Sunday, 11 April 2004 and Monday, 12 April 2004. Independent retail shops are to remain closed on Friday, 9 April 2004 and until 1.00 pm on Sunday, 25 April 2004 (unless they are predominantly food and/or grocery stores, which are unrestricted)

Posted:15/03/2004
Easter & Anzac Day Facts 2004 The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:15/03/2004
New Department of Employment and Training Website Portal for Apprentices and Trainees The Queensland Department of Employment and Training (DET) recently released an online 'one stop shop' for all training and employment information in the State.

Posted:12/03/2004
Time & Wages Records and Pay Slips – Best Practice Guidelines To help employers ensure they are complying with their time and wages records and pay slip requirements, regardless whether they are in the Federal or Queensland jurisdiction, the federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the state Department of Industrial Relations have jointly developed Best Practice Guidelines for the maintenance of time and wages records and pay slips.

Posted:15/01/2004
Building Industry Rostered Days Off 2004 Rostered days off for the Building Industry - 2004 (Click on link provided for dates)

Posted:08/01/2004
Trial of Extended Trading Hours from 23 to 24 December 2003 at Westfield Chermside Shopping Complex Proposal of Continuous Trading Hours from Opening Time of 9:00 am on 23 December to Normal Closing Time of 5:30 pm on 24 December

Posted:15/12/2003
DIR Annual Report 2002-2003

Posted:25/11/2003
Tourism Industry Campaign Targets Poor Performers The State Government's first audit of the new Tour Guides Award

Posted:18/11/2003
Changes to Termination, Change and Redundancy Clause Statement of Policy (Effective 01/12/03) Statement of Policy to improve the current standards for TCR entitlements

Posted:14/11/2003
Show (EKKA) Public Holidays for 2004 Show holidays appointed in districts throughout Queensland in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows for 2004.

Posted:12/11/2003
CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AWARD - STATE 2003 - Altering the spread of ordinary hours in accordance with Clause 6.1.2 (a) The award provides for the spread of ordinary daily working hours to be altered, however changes are to be of a minor nature only, that is an hour or two each way. The award is primarily an award for day workers. Refer Commissioner Fisher decision QGIG 10/10/03 Vol 174 p.472.

Posted:31/10/2003
Department of Industrial Relations - IR Perspectives IR Perspectives is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations.

Posted:29/10/2003
Increase to Unfair Dismissal Wages Threshold - effective 22 August 2003

Posted:01/09/2003
QIRC Full Bench decision - Statement of policy TCR Changes to TCR Statement of Policy - variations to individual awards no earlier than 1 December 2003

Posted:22/08/2003
FREE State-wide Seminars on the Queensland Minimum Wage A series of free seminars are being held across the State to explain the new obligations employers face with the introduction of a minimum wage for all Queensland employees.

Posted:15/08/2003
Wage Increase - Effective 1st September 2003 On 1 August 2003 the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission released its State Wage Case decision by way of a Declaration of General Ruling amending all awards from 1 September 2003.

Posted:14/08/2003
Visit our new webpage for non-award employee entitlements and obligations This webpage is aimed at outlining basic information on the industrial relations entitlements and obligations applicable to employment that is not covered by any award or agreement (for employment that is covered you should refer to the relevant award or agreement).

Posted:05/08/2003
Public Holidays Approved for 2004/05 Public holidays to be observed in Queensland for 2004/05 have been approved by the Minister pursuant to the provisions in of the Holidays Act 1983.

Posted:24/07/2003
New Order for Apprentices & Trainees Effective 30 June 2003 A new Order for Apprentices' and Trainees' Wages and Conditions (Excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003 has been gazetted (QGIG 11/07/03) effective 30 June 2003.

Posted:11/07/2003
Going on leave over the school holiday period? For more details on annual leave entitlements >>

Posted:27/06/2003
Casual Employee Entitlements Fact Sheet

Posted:12/05/2003
Safety Net Review - Federal Award Wage Increase - May 2003

Posted:07/05/2003
Queensland Minimum Wage effective 1st April 2003 Queensland's Industrial Relations Act 1999 now provides for a minimum rate of pay for all employees whether or not they are covered by an award or agreement. All employees (subject to certain exclusions below) now have a legally enforceable entitlement to a minimum rate of pay no matter what sort of work they do.

Posted:28/03/2003
Easter & Anzac Day Facts The Easter holiday period raises a number of employment issues that can be confusing for employers and employees. The following addresses some of the frequently asked questions on public holidays, holiday general entitlements and trading hours issues.

Posted:26/03/2003
Easter and Anzac Day Trading Hours Special extended trading hours arrangements apply for retail shops over the Easter period (including Anzac Day) from Wednesday, 16 April 2003 to Friday, 25 April 2003.

Posted:26/03/2003
FREE Tourism Industry Seminars for Tour Guides & Operators

Posted:13/02/2003
New Self-Recovery Kit - for employee is recover unpaid wages The Self Recovery Kit is an employee's guide to recovering unpaid wages and entitlements through the Minor Debts Court for claims less than $7,500.

Posted:07/02/2003
Queensland Minimum Wage (QMW) for all employees On the 18th December, 2002 the full bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) issued a declaration of general ruling setting a Queensland minimum wage of $431.40 for all full-time employees in Queensland, including award free employees. The general ruling comes into effect at the beginning of the first pay period commencing after 1st April 2003. The full bench decision deals separately with award employees and award free employees.

Posted:06/01/2003
Introducing the New Wageline Website Welcome to the new and enhanced Wageline Website. Wageline offers for the first time State awards online together with comprehensive user-friendly search facilities to easily access awards and frequently asked questions on industrial relations issues. All awards are current and contain the latest rates of pay and conditions. To find out more on the many new and enhanced features of this site - click on the link provided.

Posted:03/12/2002
Award Wage Increase - $18 per week - Effective 1st September 2002 On 7th August, 2002, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission released a Declaration of General Ruling increasing the adult rates of pay in all awards effective 1st September 2002.

Posted:29/11/2002
New Award for Tour Guides commences on 1st January 2003 A new award entitled Tour Guides Award - State 2003 will take effect on 1st January, 2003 and will cover those employers who employ Tour Guides to conduct, supervise or assist in a tour and/or supplies guide services to travel agents, other tour companies, inbound tour operators, tour product operators, educational product operators, resorts, hotels and/or other similar organisations. To view the Tour Guides Award - State 2003 click on the link provided

Posted:29/11/2002
Sunday Trading for South-East Qld from 1st August 2002 The trading (Allowable Hours) Amendment Act 2002 was passed in the Queensland Parliament on 6 March 2002. The Act created a single trading hours zone for the South-East Queensland area with uniform trading for all non-exempt, or large shops from 9am to 6pm on Sundays and certain public holidays. This area extends north to Noosa, south to Coolangatta and west to Amberley The new trading arrangements operate as from 1st August, 2002. View our resource page on Trading Hours for further information by clicking on the link provided.

Posted:28/11/2002
Loading Increases for Casual Workers On 6 April 2001, a full bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission declared, by way of a general ruling that loadings for casual employees provided by awards were to be increased in three stages. This is a reminder that from 2 April 2002, the minimum rate of casual loading will be 23% in accordance with stage 3 of the full bench decision.

Posted:28/11/2002
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