WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES Clause Samples
The 'Wage Increases and Allowances' clause sets out the terms under which employees' pay rates and additional monetary benefits will be adjusted during the period of the agreement. Typically, this clause specifies scheduled percentage increases to base wages and may outline eligibility for various allowances, such as for overtime, shift work, or special duties. Its core practical function is to provide transparency and predictability regarding employee compensation, ensuring both parties understand when and how pay adjustments will occur and helping to prevent disputes over pay entitlements.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 16.1 It is agreed that employees will receive a minimum wage increase of 13% payable on the following dates as indicated:-
1 March 2006 = 4.0%
1 March 2007 = 4.5%
1 March 2008 = 4.5%
16.2 The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 16.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on his or her EBA rate for 38 ordinary hours.
16.3 The percentage increases in sub-clause 16.1 mean that the minimum rate of pay for employees employed in the applicable classification will be as set out in Clause 20. These rates will henceforth be referred to as the minimum enterprise rates except for employees covered by the terms and conditions contained in Clause 40.1.2.
16.4 A disability allowance of $21.60 per week and a laundry allowance of $7.45 will be paid to all employees (whether working inside or outside) and will be paid for “all purposes” of the Award. These amounts are subject to increase in line with increases in the amounts payable under the Award.
16.5 Each employee who holds a current First Aid certificate will be paid an allowance of $15.00 per week.
16.6 An employee entitled to meal money will be paid $10.35 for each meal or as per the award, whichever is the greater.
16.7 Employees engaged on any type of swing, bosuns chair or scaffold will be paid an allowance of $1.00 per hour for all time so engaged.
16.8 Casual Employees will receive an additional 20% loading in lieu of annual leave, sick leave and public holidays. This loading will be based on the applicable pay rate contained in this Agreement.
16.9 It is agreed that the parties to this Agreement will abide by the terms of any Safety Net increase decision handed down by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission or the Australian Fair Pay Commission.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 16.1 It is agreed that employees will receive a minimum wage increase of 4.5% payable on the following dates as indicated:-
1 September 2008 = 4.5%
16.2 The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 16.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on his or her EBA rate for 38 ordinary hours.
16.3 The percentage increases in sub-clause 16.1 mean that the minimum rate of pay for employees employed in the applicable classification will be as set out in Clause 18. These rates will henceforth be referred to as the minimum enterprise rates except for employees covered by the terms and conditions contained in Clause 38.1.2.
16.4 A disability allowance of $21.60 per week and a laundry allowance of
16.5 Each employee who holds a current First Aid certificate will be paid an allowance of $15.00 per week.
16.6 An employee entitled to meal money will be paid $10.35 for each meal or as per the award, whichever is the greater.
16.7 Employees engaged on any type of swing, bosuns chair or scaffold will be paid an allowance of $1.00 per hour for all time so engaged.
16.8 Casual Employees will receive an additional 20% loading in lieu of annual leave, sick leave and public holidays. This loading will be based on the applicable pay rate contained in this Agreement.
16.9 It is agreed that the parties to this Agreement will abide by the terms of any Safety Net increase decision handed down by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission or the Australian Fair Pay Commission.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 12.1. It is agreed that all employees will receive a minimum wage increase of 15% payable on the following dates as indicated:-
1 March 2009 = 6.0% 1 March 2010 = 4.5% 1 March 2011 = 4.5%
12.2. The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 12.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on their normal hours of work being 38 hours per week.
12.3. The increases in subclause 12.1 apply to the rates in Appendix A of this Agreement. The rates of pay in Appendix A are the minimum rates of pay for employees covered by this Agreement. Any employee who works on a construction site must be paid at least at the rate of pay set out in clause 38 of this Agreement.
12.4. A disability allowance of $23.80 per week and a laundry allowance of $8.00 will be paid to all employees (whether working inside or outside) and will be paid at all times. These amounts are subject to increases in line with the respective percentage increases for these allowances in the Award each year.
12.5. Each employee who holds a current First Aid certificate will be paid an allowance of $15.00 per week. This amount will increase in line with the percentage increase for this allowance in the Award each year.
12.6. An employee entitled to meal money will be paid $11.40 for each meal. This allowance will increase in line with the percentage increase for this allowance in the Award each year.
12.7. Employees engaged on any type of swing, bosuns chair or scaffold will be paid an allowance for that work based on the following rates: 0 – 15 storeys $ 3.78 $0.77 6 – 30 $4.88 $1.01 31 - 45 $5.76 $1.17 46 - 60 $9.45 $1.95 Greater than 60 $12.04 $12.04
12.7.1 During the life of this Agreement these rates will increase in line with any increases in the Swing scaffold allowance at clause 25.1.5 of the National Building and Construction Industry Award 2000.
12.8. Casual Employees will receive an additional 25% loading in lieu of annual leave, sick leave and public holidays. This loading will be based on the applicable pay rate contained in this Agreement.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. Wage increases will be as follows.
8.8.1 (a) "$20 per week payable from date of certification in 2007",
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 3.1 It is agreed that employees will receive a minimum wage increase of 9% payable on the following dates as indicated:-
1 May 2006 = 1.5% 1 July 2006 = 1.5%
1 July 2007 = 3.0%
1 July 2008 = 3.0%
3.2 The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 3.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on his or her EBA rate for 38 ordinary hours.
3.3 The percentage increases in sub-clause 3.1 mean that the minimum rate of pay for employees employed in the applicable classification will be as set out in Clause 4. These rates will be known as the minimum enterprise rates.
3.4 It is agreed that the parties to this Agreement will abide by the terms of any Safety Net increase decision handed down by the Australian Fair Pay Commission.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 17.1 It is agreed that employees will receive a minimum wage increase of 12% payable on the following dates as indicated:-
1 March 2006 = 4% 1 March 2007 = 4% 1 March 2008 = 4%
17.2 The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 17.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on his or her EBA rate for 38 ordinary hours.
17.3 The percentage increases in sub-clause 17.1 mean that the minimum rate of pay for employees employed in the applicable classification will be as set out in Clause 20. These rates will henceforth be referred to as the minimum enterprise rates except for employees covered by the terms and conditions contained in Clause 39.1.2.
17.4 A disability allowance of $21.60 per week and a laundry allowance of
17.5 Each employee who holds a current First Aid certificate will be paid an allowance of $15.00 per week.
17.6 An employee entitled to meal money will be paid $10.35 for each meal or as per the award, whichever is the greater.
WAGE INCREASES AND ALLOWANCES. 15.1 It is agreed that employees will receive a minimum wage increase at actual rates on the following dates as indicated:- 1 September 2008 = Base Rate of Pay (see cl. 16) 1 September 2009 = 4.0% 1 September 2010 = 4.0%
15.2 The percentage increases payable under sub-clause 15.1 will be paid to each individual employee based on his or her EBA rate for 38 ordinary hours.
15.3 The percentage increases in sub-clause 15.1 mean that the minimum rate of pay for employees employed in the applicable classification will be as set out in Clause 16. These rates will henceforth be referred to as the minimum enterprise rates.
15.4 A laundry allowance of $7.95 will be paid to all employees (whether working inside or outside) and will be paid for “all purposes” of the Award. These amounts are subject to increase in line with increases in the amounts payable under the Award.
15.5 Each employee who holds a current First Aid certificate will be paid an allowance of $15.00 per week.
15.6 An employee entitled to meal money will be paid $10.35 for each meal or as per the award, whichever is the greater.
15.7 Casual Employees will receive an additional 20% loading in lieu of annual leave, sick leave and public holidays. This loading will be based on the applicable pay rate contained in this Agreement.
15.8 It is agreed that the parties to this Agreement will abide by the terms of any Safety Net increase decision handed down by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission or the Australian Fair Pay Commission.