Tool Allowance - Applies To Apprentices, Electrical Workers Grade 5 And Above, And Electrical Workers Below Grade 5 Performing The Duties Of Television Antenna Installer/Erector Or Television/Radio/Electronic Equipment Serviceperson


Award Definition

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 [MA000025]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description

For the purpose of an employee maintaining an adequate kit of tools, a tool allowance of $21.81 per week must be paid for all purposes of the award to:

  • Electrical workers at grade 5 and beyond;
  • Electrical workers performing the duties of television antenna installer/erector or television/radio/electronic equipment serviceperson.


What to pay

$21.81 per week

Notes

This allowance is paid for employees providing their own tools. The assumption is that the employee would spend the allowance on replacing their tools from time to time

Should you withhold tax?

Do not withhold tax from this allowance

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance should not form part of ordinary times earnings

Should payroll tax be paid on this allowance?

Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes

How is it treated on the payment summary?

Show the allowance separately in the allowance box

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

Tools

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