Allowance Description
(a) A full-time employee must be paid an industry allowance of 11% of the standard rate per week in addition to the appropriate minimum wage. Part-time and casual employees must be paid the allowance pro rata.
[20.6(b) varied by PR503379 from 3Nov10]
(b) The industry allowance is for all purposes of this award,including overtime and calculation of shift loadings.
(c) The industry allowance is paid in total recognition of the unique features associated with the waste industry. These features,which may vary from workplace to workplace and between functions,include but are not restricted to the requirement to:
●work in areas regarded as unusually offensive and obnoxious;
●handle obnoxious waste;
●work in the open in all weather variables;
●be able to adapt to and handle hydraulic lifting apparatus and compaction units associated with waste vehicles;and
●work at times with waste product which has the potential to be dangerous and therefore the requirement to abide by correct safe operating procedures including the wearing of appropriate protective safety equipment.
What to pay
$2.88 per hour
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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