Nauseous Work Allowance - Not Including Linen Sealed In Airtight Containers


Award Definition

Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010 [MA000027]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description

An allowance of $0.54 per hour or part thereof will be paid to an employee in any classification if:

  • they are engaged in handling linen of a nauseous nature other than linen sealed in airtight containers, and/or
  • for work which is of an unusually dirty or offensive nature having regard to the duty normally performed by such employee in such classification.


What to pay

$0.54 per hour or part thereof with a minimum payment of $2.93 per week

Notes

This allowance is based on a working condition or a disability as part of working a shift.

Should you withhold tax?

Withhold tax from this allowance

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance forms 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?

Include this allowance as part of gross wages

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

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