Easter is here! Amidst the flurry of chocolate and show bags, ACAPMA members are reminded that now is the time payroll systems are ready to handle the holiday rush.
This holiday season
- Friday, 29 March 2013 Good Friday NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, WA and ACT
- Saturday, 30 March 2013 Easter Saturday NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and ACT
- Sunday, 31 March 2013 Easter Sunday NSW and SA
- Monday, 1 April 2013 Easter Monday NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, WA and ACT
- Tuesday, 2 April 2013 Easter Tuesday TAS
- Thursday, 25 April 2013 ANZAC Day NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, NT, WA and ACT
Public Holiday Rates – Time worked PLUS
When a full-time or part-time employee works a public holiday they have to be paid for the public holiday PLUS paid a premium or penalty for working on what should have been a day off for them.
When calculating and communicating pay rates to staff there can be some confusion.
It is important to review the Modern Award, or employment instrument that the employee is engaged under to determine the rates and minimum hours to be offered.
ACAPMA members are reminded that ACAPMA can provide advice and support on the operation of public holidays in the industry, as well as resources on the calculation and application of public holiday rates.
Regional Holidays
It is also important to note that Regional Public Holidays may apply in a businesses area of operations and will be treated as public holidays if applicable. For a list of Regional Holidays please click here.
State Public Holidays
2012 – Click here for a list
2013 – Click here for a list
Here to Help
Through the festive season ACAPMA Workplace Relations Professionals are available to assist members on 1300 160 270 or you can email elishar@acapma.com.au. Through the Easter period and indeed all year round, ACAPMA members can access resources and can call on the advice and support of the ACAPMAlliance Workplace Relations Professionals on 1300 160 270.
HR Highlights are things to consider, implement and watch out for in your business. They are provided as general advice and you should seek further advice on your situation by calling 1300 160 270 and speaking to one of ACAPMA Workplace Relations Professionals its free for members. ACAPMA membership is affordable at only $550 per year for a single site and valuable with sites gaining HR advice support and representation as well as a raft of other benefits and discounts. Click here to learn more about ACAPMA membership.
Elisha Radwanowski
BCom (HRM & IR)
Workplace Services
