ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. 6.1 The parties acknowledge that all allowances and special rates referred to in the Award have been absorbed by previous wage adjustments, with the following exception: Tool Allowance.
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. PART S4 58 CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE – PART S1 46 CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE, DEFINITIONS & ALLOWANCES – SCHEDULE 1 46 DEFINITIONS – PART S3 51 PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES – PART S5 59 PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS – PART S2 50 SCHEDULE OF WAGES – SCHEDULE 2 61
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. The parties agree that many of the tasks which currently attract the payment of an allowance could be absorbed into the normal duties of employees with some form of compensation added to their base wage rate. This would provide for a much more flexible workforce capable of performing a wider variety of duties as part of their normal day-to-day activities. The following allowances shall no longer be applicable: • Disability Allowance • Burning off Grass; • Cleaning Public Lavatories • Handling Money on behalf of Employer • Removal of Dead Animals • Confined Spaces; • Portable Wood Chipping Machine • Height Allowance; • Toxic Substances; • Hotmix;
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. 7 1.8 NO EXTRA CLAIMS ....................................................................................... 8 1.9 NOT TO BE USED AS A PRECEDENT ......................................................... 8 PART 2 – CONSULTATION, COMMUNICATION & CULTURE ............................... 9
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. The following allowances provided for under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (SA) Employees Award are to be included in the new rates of pay negotiated through this Agreement: • Burning Off Grass • Cleaning Public Lavatories • Handling Money on Behalf of Employer • Removal of Dead Animals • Confined Spaces • Portable Wood Chipping Machine • Fertiliser Spreading • Height Allowance • Wet Work • Boot Allowance • Driving and Towing Allowance • Bicycle Allowance • Toxic Allowance
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. With the implementation of the classification structure in (Appendix 1) all allowances with the exception of: • Duty Officer/Officer in Charge Availability • First Aid • Overnight Expense • Motor Vehicle Allowance were absorbed as part of the implementation of the new remuneration structure as from 2 July 2005 and no longer apply. Certain employees who transferred to the new classification structure included in Appendix 1 on 1 July 2005 are entitled to a loading as described below. In these cases, where the difference in annual pay rate between the Appendix 1 Grade and Step to which the employee was transferred and their Grade and Pay Point applying immediately prior to transfer (the pay increase on transfer) was less than the average total annual allowances paid in the eighteen month period to 31 December 2004 (the average annual allowances paid), an annual loading equal to the average annual allowances minus the pay increase on transfer was paid to the employee on a present occupant only basis for as long as they continue in their job role as at 1 July 2005 at the new grade established on transfer to the eight grade structure included in Appendix 1. This loading will continue is to apply as the employee progresses within the grade to which they were transferred (including progression covered by sub clause 4.1.1) and is to increase in accordance with CA increases. After transfer, should a person move to a new position or be reclassified to a higher grade the loading will cease. The employee may choose to convert the loading to a lump sum payment, which will be calculated based on the net present value of the loading over a five year period.
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. The parties agree that the past increases granted pursuant to all Enterprise Agreements, include the absorption of all work and expense related allowances in Schedule 2, 4 and 5 of the Award with the exception of the Meal Allowance and the Motor Vehicle Allowance. CLAUSE 18: FIXED TERM CONTRACTS 18.1 In keeping with Council’s position on contestability, this Agreement provides for fixed term contracts of employment for up to two years for temporary or new contracts.
ABSORPTION OF ALLOWANCES. The parties agree that the past increases granted pursuant to all prior agreements, includes the absorption of all work and expense related allowances in Schedule 2, 4 an 5 of the Award with the exception of the Meal Allowance, First Aid Allowance and the Motor Vehicle Allowance. CLAUSE 21 - SICK AND ACCIDENT COVER Council recognises the importance of financial security in providing support to employees and their families in the event of long term illness or injury. Council will cover the cost for each employee to be covered by Income Protection as provided through Local Government Risk Services. The cost of providing the sick and accident cover will be at a reduction by 0.75% in the increase offered during the first year of the agreement to offset the additional payment taken up by the employees when the scheme was first introduced.
