Table of Contents - MA000063 Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010

Part 1—Application and Operation

1. Title

2. Commencement and transitional

3. Definitions and interpretation

4. Coverage

5. Access to the award and the National Employment Standards

6. The National Employment Standards and this award

7. Individual flexibility arrangements

Part 2—Consultation and Dispute Resolution

8. Consultation about major workplace change

8A. Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work

9. Dispute resolution

Part 3—Types of Employment and Termination of Employment

10. Types of employment

11. Termination of employment

12. Redundancy

Part 4—Minimum Wages and Related Matters

13. Classifications

14. Minimum wages

15. Allowances

16. District allowances

17. Accident pay

18. Higher duties

19. Payment of wages

20. Superannuation

Part 5—Hours of Work and Related Matters

21. Ordinary hours of work and rostering

22. Breaks

23. Overtime and penalty rates

23A. Requests for flexible working arrangements

Part 6—Leave and Public Holidays

24. Annual leave

25. Personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave

26. Community service leave

27. Public holidays

28. Leave to deal with Family and Domestic Violence

SCHEDULE A—TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
SCHEDULE B—CLASSIFICATIONS
SCHEDULE C—SUPPORTED WAGE SYSTEM
SCHEDULE D—NATIONAL TRAINING WAGE
SCHEDULE E—PART-DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
SCHEDULE F—AGREEMENT TO TAKE ANNUAL LEAVE IN ADVANCE
SCHEDULE G—AGREEMENT TO CASH OUT ANNUAL LEAVE
SCHEDULE H—AGREEMENT FOR TIME OFF INSTEAD OF PAYMENT FOR OVERTIME
Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010

Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010

This Fair Work Commission consolidated modern award incorporates all amendments up to and including 18 April 2019 (PR706993).

Clause(s) affected by the most recent variation(s):

12Redundancy

Current review matter(s):AM2014/47;AM2014/190;AM2014/196;AM2014/197;AM2014/208;AM2014/300;AM2014/301;AM2015/1;AM2015/2;AM2016/8;AM2016/15;AM2016/17;AM2016/32

Table of Contents

[Varied by PR991571,PR994467,PR532630,PR544519,PR546288,PR557581,PR573679,PR583040,PR584125,PR609381,PR610226,PR701466]

Part 1—Application and Operation

1. Title

2. Commencement and transitional

3. Definitions and interpretation

4. Coverage

5. Access to the award and the National Employment Standards

6. The National Employment Standards and this award

7. Individual flexibility arrangements

Part 2—Consultation and Dispute Resolution

8. Consultation about major workplace change

8A. Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work

9. Dispute resolution

Part 3—Types of Employment and Termination of Employment

10. Types of employment

11. Termination of employment

12. Redundancy

Part 4—Minimum Wages and Related Matters

13. Classifications

14. Minimum wages

15. Allowances

16. District allowances

17. Accident pay

18. Higher duties

19. Payment of wages

20. Superannuation

Part 5—Hours of Work and Related Matters

21. Ordinary hours of work and rostering

22. Breaks

23. Overtime and penalty rates

23A. Requests for flexible working arrangements

Part 6—Leave and Public Holidays

24. Annual leave

25. Personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave

26. Community service leave

27. Public holidays

28. Leave to deal with Family and Domestic Violence

Schedule A—Transitional Provisions

Schedule B—Classifications

Schedule C—Supported Wage System

Schedule D—National Training Wage

Schedule E—Part-day Public Holidays

Schedule F—Agreement to Take Annual Leave in Advance

Schedule G—Agreement to Cash Out Annual Leave

Schedule H—Agreement for Time Off Instead of Payment for Overtime

Part 1—Application and Operation

1. Title

2. Commencement and transitional

3. Definitions and interpretation

4. Coverage

5. Access to the award and the National Employment Standards

6. The National Employment Standards and this award

7. Individual flexibility arrangements

1. Title

This award is the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010.

2. Commencement and transitional

[Varied by PR991571,PR542183]

2.1 This award commences on 1 January 2010.

2.2 The monetary obligations imposed on employers by this award may be absorbed into overaward payments. Nothing in this award requires an employer to maintain or increase any overaward payment.

2.3 This award contains transitional arrangements which specify when particular parts of the award come into effect. Some of the transitional arrangements are in clauses in the main part of the award. There are also transitional arrangements in Schedule A. The arrangements in Schedule A deal with:

    ●minimum wages and piecework rates

    ●casual or part-time loadings

    ●Saturday,Sunday,public holiday,evening or other penalties

    ●shift allowances/penalties.

[2.4 varied by PR542183 ppc 04Dec13]

2.4 Neither the making of this award nor the operation of any transitional arrangements is intended to result in a reduction in the take-home pay of employees covered by the award. On application by or on behalf of an employee who suffers a reduction in take-home pay as a result of the making of this award or the operation of any transitional arrangements,the Fair Work Commission may make any order it considers appropriate to remedy the situation.

[2.5 varied by PR542183 ppc 04Dec13]

2.5 The Fair Work Commission may review the transitional arrangements in this award and make a determination varying the award.

[2.6 varied by PR542183 ppc 04Dec13]

2.6 The Fair Work Commission may review the transitional arrangements:

    (a) on its own initiative;or

    (b) on application by an employer,employee,organisation or outworker entity covered by the modern award;or

    (c) on application by an organisation that is entitled to represent the industrial interests of one or more employers or employees that are covered by the modern award;or

    (d) in relation to outworker arrangements,on application by an organisation that is entitled to represent the industrial interests of one or more outworkers to whom the arrangements relate.

3. Definitions and interpretation

[Varied by PR994467,PR997772,PR503693,PR546039]

3.1 In this award,unless the contrary intention appears:

    Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

[Definition of agreement-based transitional instrument inserted by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

    agreement-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

    award-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

    broken shift means a shift with a spread of hours permitted under the relevant State or Territory driving hours legislation and with an unpaid break of greater than 60 minutes between the two portions of work

[Definition of default fund employee inserted by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    default fund employee means an employee who has no chosen fund within the meaning of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth)

[Definition of defined benefit member inserted by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    defined benefit member has the meaning given by the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth)

[Definition of Division 2B State award inserted by PR503693 ppc 01Jan11]

    Division 2B State award has the meaning in Schedule 3A of the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

[Definition of Division 2B State employment agreement inserted by PR503693 ppc 01Jan11]

    Division 2B State employment agreement has the meaning in Schedule 3A of the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

[Definition of employee substituted by PR997772 from 01Jan10]

    employee means national system employee within the meaning of the Act

[Definition of employer substituted by PR997772 from 01Jan10]

    employer means national system employer within the meaning of the Act

    enterprise award-based instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

[Definition of exempt public sector superannuation scheme inserted by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    exempt public sector superannuation scheme has the meaning given by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth)

    motor vehicle means any motorised vehicle capable of carrying less than eight persons and used for hire,charter or reward

[Definition of MySuper product inserted by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    MySuper product has the meaning given by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth)

    NES means the National Employment Standards as contained in sections 59 to 131 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

[Definition of on-hire inserted by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

    on-hire means the on-hire of an employee by their employer to a client,where such employee works under the general guidance and instruction of the client or a representative of the client

    passenger vehicle includes motor vehicle,limousine,hire car,bus,coach,electric tramway,monorail and light rail

    rostered day off means an authorised day’s leave derived from the implementation of a working pattern under clause 21.2(a)

    specified route service means any route service on which a passenger vehicle operates,excluding a dedicated school bus service,for which the employer is obliged to run,including operations under a contract with the Federal or any State Government or any instrumentality

    standard rate means the minimum weekly rate for a Grade 3 employee in clause 14Minimum wages

[Definition of transitional minimum wage instrument inserted by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

    transitional minimum wage instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)

    two-driver operation means any express,charter or tour operation upon which a driver is employed with another driver in a two-driver team and required to share the driving and associated duties for the whole or substantial part of that operation (but will not include a related feeder or shuttle service driven by another driver)

    waiting time means such time,excluding meal breaks,in which no demand for work is made upon the driver and the driver is placed under no restraint as to their movements and is not otherwise on call by the employer

3.2 Where this award refers to a condition of employment provided for in the NES,the NES definition applies.

4. Coverage

[Varied by PR994467]

4.1 This industry award covers employers throughout Australia in the passenger vehicle transportation industry and their employees in the classifications listed in clause 14Minimum wages to the exclusion of any other modern award.

4.2 Passenger vehicle transportation industry means the transport of passengers by:

    (a) motor vehicle,limousine or hire car;

    (b) bus or coach;and

    (c) electric tramway,monorail or light rail.

4.3 The award does not cover an employee excluded from award coverage by the Act.

4.4 The award does not cover employees who are covered by a modern enterprise award,or an enterprise instrument (within the meaning of the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)),or employers in relation to those employees.

[New 4.5,4.6 and 4.7 inserted by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

4.5 The award does not cover employees who are covered by a State reference public sector modern award,or a State reference public sector transitional award (within the meaning of the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth)),or employers in relation to those employees.

4.6 This award covers any employer which supplies labour on an on-hire basis in the industry set out in clause 4.1 in respect of on-hire employees in classifications covered by this award,and those on-hire employees,while engaged in the performance of work for a business in that industry. This subclause operates subject to the exclusions from coverage in this award.

4.7 This award covers employers which provide group training services for trainees engaged in the industry and/or parts of industry set out at clause 4.1 and those trainees engaged by a group training service hosted by a company to perform work at a location where the activities described herein are being performed. This subclause operates subject to the exclusions from coverage in this award.

[4.5 renumbered as 4.8 and substituted by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

4.8 Where an employer is covered by more than one award,an employee of that employer is covered by the award classification which is most appropriate to the work performed by the employee and to the environment in which the employee normally performs the work.

    NOTE:Where there is no classification for a particular employee in this award it is possible that the employer and that employee are covered by an award with occupational coverage.

5. Access to the award and the National Employment Standards

The employer must ensure that copies of this award and the NES are available to all employees to whom they apply either on a noticeboard which is conveniently located at or near the workplace or through electronic means,whichever makes them more accessible.

6. The National Employment Standards and this award

The NES and this award contain the minimum conditions of employment for employees covered by this award.

7. Individual flexibility arrangements

[Varied by PR542183;7—Award flexibility renamed and substituted by PR610226 ppc 01Nov18]

7.1 Despite anything else in this award,an employer and an individual employee may agree to vary the application of the terms of this award relating to any of the following in order to meet the genuine needs of both the employee and the employer:

    (a) arrangements for when work is performed;or

    (b) overtime rates;or

    (c) penalty rates;or

    (d) allowances;or

    (e) annual leave loading.

7.2 An agreement must be one that is genuinely made by the employer and the individual employee without coercion or duress.

7.3 An agreement may only be made after the individual employee has commenced employment with the employer.

7.4 An employer who wishes to initiate the making of an agreement must:

    (a) give the employee a written proposal;and

    (b) if the employer is aware that the employee has,or reasonably should be aware that the employee may have,limited understanding of written English,take reasonable steps (including providing a translation in an appropriate language) to ensure that the employee understands the proposal.

7.5 An agreement must result in the employee being better off overall at the time the agreement is made than if the agreement had not been made.

7.6 An agreement must do all of the following:

    (a) state the names of the employer and the employee;and

    (b) identify the award term,or award terms,the application of which is to be varied;and

    (c) set out how the application of the award term,or each award term,is varied;and

    (d) set out how the agreement results in the employee being better off overall at the time the agreement is made than if the agreement had not been made;and

    (e) state the date the agreement is to start.

7.7 An agreement must be:

    (a) in writing;and

    (b) signed by the employer and the employee and,if the employee is under 18 years of age,by the employee’s parent or guardian.

7.8 Except as provided in clause 7.7(b),an agreement must not require the approval or consent of a person other than the employer and the employee.

7.9 The employer must keep the agreement as a time and wages record and give a copy to the employee.

7.10 The employer and the employee must genuinely agree,without duress or coercion to any variation of an award provided for by an agreement.

7.11 An agreement may be terminated:

    (a) at any time,by written agreement between the employer and the employee;or

    (b) by the employer or employee giving 13 weeks’written notice to the other party (reduced to 4 weeks if the agreement was entered into before the first full pay period starting on or after 4 December 2013).

    Note:If an employer and employee agree to an arrangement that purports to be an individual flexibility arrangement under this award term and the arrangement does not meet a requirement set out in s.144 then the employee or the employer may terminate the arrangement by giving written notice of not more than 28 days (see s.145 of the Act).

7.12 An agreement terminated as mentioned in clause 7.11(b) ceases to have effect at the end of the period of notice required under that clause.

7.13 The right to make an agreement under clause 7 is additional to,and does not affect,any other term of this award that provides for an agreement between an employer and an individual employee.

Part 2—Consultation and Dispute Resolution

8. Consultation about major workplace change

8A. Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work

9. Dispute resolution

8. Consultation about major workplace change

[8—Consultation regarding major workplace change renamed and substituted by PR546288,8—Consultation renamed and substituted by PR610226 ppc 01Nov18]

8.1 If an employer makes a definite decision to make major changes in production,program,organisation,structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on employees,the employer must:

    (a) give notice of the changes to all employees who may be affected by them and their representatives (if any);and

    (b) discuss with affected employees and their representatives (if any):

      (i) the introduction of the changes;and

      (ii) their likely effect on employees;and

      (iii) measures to avoid or reduce the adverse effects of the changes on employees;and

    (c) commence discussions as soon as practicable after a definite decision has been made.

8.2 For the purposes of the discussion under clause 8.1(b),the employer must give in writing to the affected employees and their representatives (if any) all relevant information about the changes including:

    (a) their nature;and

    (b) their expected effect on employees;and

    (c) any other matters likely to affect employees.

8.3 Clause 8.2 does not require an employer to disclose any confidential information if its disclosure would be contrary to the employer’s interests.

8.4 The employer must promptly consider any matters raised by the employees or their representatives about the changes in the course of the discussion under clause 8.1(b).

8.5 In clause 8:

    significant effects,on employees,includes any of the following:

    (a) termination of employment;or

    (b) major changes in the composition,operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required;or

    (c) loss of,or reduction in,job or promotion opportunities;or

    (d) loss of,or reduction in,job tenure;or

    (e) alteration of hours of work;or

    (f) the need for employees to be retrained or transferred to other work or locations;or

    (g) job restructuring.

8.6 Where this award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters defined at clause 8.5,such alteration is taken not to have significant effect.

8A. Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work

[8A inserted by PR610226 ppc 01Nov18]

8A.1 Clause 8A applies if an employer proposes to change the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of an employee,other than an employee whose working hours are irregular,sporadic or unpredictable.

8A.2 The employer must consult with any employees affected by the proposed change and their representatives (if any).

8A.3 For the purpose of the consultation,the employer must:

    (a) provide to the employees and representatives mentioned in clause 8A.2 information about the proposed change (for example,information about the nature of the change and when it is to begin);and

    (b) invite the employees to give their views about the impact of the proposed change on them (including any impact on their family or caring responsibilities) and also invite their representative (if any) to give their views about that impact.

8A.4 The employer must consider any views given under clause 8A.3(b).

8A.5 Clause 8A is to be read in conjunction with any other provisions of this award concerning the scheduling of work or the giving of notice.

9. Dispute resolution

[Varied by PR542183;substituted by PR610226 ppc 01Nov18]

9.1 Clause 9 sets out the procedures to be followed if a dispute arises about a matter under this award or in relation to the NES.

9.2 The parties to the dispute must first try to resolve the dispute at the workplace through discussion between the employee or employees concerned and the relevant supervisor.

9.3 If the dispute is not resolved through discussion as mentioned in clause 9.2,the parties to the dispute must then try to resolve it in a timely manner at the workplace through discussion between the employee or employees concerned and more senior levels of management,as appropriate.

9.4 If the dispute is unable to be resolved at the workplace and all appropriate steps have been taken under clauses 9.2 and 9.3,a party to the dispute may refer it to the Fair Work Commission.

9.5 The parties may agree on the process to be followed by the Fair Work Commission in dealing with the dispute,including mediation,conciliation and consent arbitration.

9.6 If the dispute remains unresolved,the Fair Work Commission may use any method of dispute resolution that it is permitted by the Act to use and that it considers appropriate for resolving the dispute.

9.7 A party to the dispute may appoint a person,organisation or association to support and/or represent them in any discussion or process under clause 9.

9.8 While procedures are being followed under clause 9 in relation to a dispute:

    (a) work must continue in accordance with this award and the Act;and

    (b) an employee must not unreasonably fail to comply with any direction given by the employer about performing work,whether at the same or another workplace, that is safe and appropriate for the employee to perform.

9.9 Clause 9.8 is subject to any applicable work health and safety legislation.

Part 3—Types of Employment and Termination of Employment

10. Types of employment

11. Termination of employment

12. Redundancy

10. Types of employment

[Varied by PR598502,PR598965,PR700593]

10.1 An employee may be engaged on a full-time,part-time or casual basis.

10.2 At the time of engagement,an employer will inform each employee of the terms of their engagement and in particular whether they are to be full-time,part-time or casual. Such decision will be recorded in a time and wages record.

10.3 Full-time employment

    (a) A full-time employee is an employee who is engaged to work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week.

    (b) A full-time employee must receive a minimum payment of four hours for each shift/day engaged.

10.4 Part-time employment

    (a) A part-time employee is an employee who is engaged to work reasonably predictable hours of work less than 38 ordinary hours per week.

    (b) Before commencing part-time employment,the employee and employer must agree upon:

      (i) the usual hours to be worked by the employee,the days upon which they will be worked and the expected commencing and finishing times for the work;and

      (ii) the classification applying to the work to be performed.

    (c) Additional hours to those specified in clause 10.4(b)(i) may be offered and worked by agreement. Where a part-time employee agrees to perform additional duty then such duty will stand alone and count towards the ordinary hours of duty for that week.

    (d) Except as otherwise provided in this award,a part-time employee is entitled to be paid for the hours agreed upon in accordance with clause 10.4(b)(i) and clause 10.4(c).

    (e) The terms of the agreement may be varied by consent.

    (f) The terms of the agreement or any variation to it must be in writing and retained by the employer. A copy of the agreement and any variation to it must be provided to the employee by the employer.

    (g) A part-time employee must be paid per hour 1/38th of the weekly rate prescribed by clause 14Minimum wages for the classification in which the employee is engaged. A part-time employee must receive a minimum payment of three hours for each day engaged.

    (h) The terms of this award must apply pro rata to part-time employees on the basis that ordinary weekly hours for full-time employees are 38.

    (i) All time worked in excess of the agreed hours referred to in clause 10.4(b)(i) and clause 10.4(c) will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

10.5 Casual employment

    (a) A casual employee is an employee engaged as such and paid by the hour.

    (b) An employer must wherever practicable notify a casual employee if their services are not required the next working day.

    (c) A casual employee while working ordinary hours must be paid on an hourly basis 1/38th of the appropriate weekly wage rate prescribed by the award,plus 25% of ordinary time earnings for the work performed.

[10.5(d) varied by PR598502 ppc 01Jan18;corrected by PR598965 ppc 01Jan18]

    (d) A casual employee is to be paid a minimum payment of three hours pay for each shift.

[10.5(e) inserted by PR598502 ppc 01Jan18]

    (e) A casual employee solely engaged for the purpose of transportation of school children to and from school may be rostered to perform one engagement or two separate engagements per day,with a minimum payment of two hours for each separate engagement.

10.6 Right to request casual conversion

[10.6 inserted by PR700593 ppc 01Oct18]

    (a) A person engaged by a particular employer as a regular casual employee may request that their employment be converted to full-time or part-time employment.

    (b) A regular casual employee is a casual employee who has in the preceding period of 12 months worked a pattern of hours on an ongoing basis which,without significant adjustment,the employee could continue to perform as a full-time employee or part-time employee under the provisions of this award.

    (c) A regular casual employee who has worked equivalent full-time hours over the preceding period of 12 months’casual employment may request to have their employment converted to full-time employment.

    (d) A regular casual employee who has worked less than equivalent full-time hours over the preceding period of 12 months’casual employment may request to have their employment converted to part-time employment consistent with the pattern of hours previously worked.

    (e) Any request under this subclause must be in writing and provided to the employer.

    (f) Where a regular casual employee seeks to convert to full-time or part-time employment,the employer may agree to or refuse the request,but the request may only be refused on reasonable grounds and after there has been consultation with the employee.

    (g) Reasonable grounds for refusal include that:

      (i) it would require a significant adjustment to the casual employee’s hours of work in order for the employee to be engaged as a full-time or part-time employee in accordance with the provisions of this award –that is,the casual employee is not truly a regular casual employee as defined in paragraph (b);

      (ii) it is known or reasonably foreseeable that the regular casual employee’s position will cease to exist within the next 12 months;

      (iii) it is known or reasonably foreseeable that the hours of work which the regular casual employee is required to perform will be significantly reduced in the next 12 months;or

      (iv) it is known or reasonably foreseeable that there will be a significant change in the days and/or times at which the employee’s hours of work are required to be performed in the next 12 months which cannot be accommodated within the days and/or hours during which the employee is available to work.

    (h) For any ground of refusal to be reasonable,it must be based on facts which are known or reasonably foreseeable.

    (i) Where the employer refuses a regular casual employee’s request to convert,the employer must provide the casual employee with the employer’s reasons for refusal in writing within 21 days of the request being made. If the employee does not accept the employer’s refusal,this will constitute a dispute that will be dealt with under the dispute resolution procedure in clause 9. Under that procedure,the employee or the employer may refer the matter to the Fair Work Commission if the dispute cannot be resolved at the workplace level.

    (j) Where it is agreed that a casual employee will have their employment converted to full-time or part-time employment as provided for in this clause,the employer and employee must discuss and record in writing:

      (i) the form of employment to which the employee will convert –that is,full-time or part-time employment;and

      (ii) if it is agreed that the employee will become a part-time employee,the matters referred to in clause 10.4(b).

    (k) The conversion will take effect from the start of the next pay cycle following such agreement being reached unless otherwise agreed.

    (l) Once a casual employee has converted to full-time or part-time employment,the employee may only revert to casual employment with the written agreement of the employer.

    (m) A casual employee must not be engaged and re-engaged (which includes a refusal to re-engage),or have their hours reduced or varied,in order to avoid any right or obligation under this clause.

    (n) Nothing in this clause obliges a regular casual employee to convert to full-time or part-time employment,nor permits an employer to require a regular casual employee to so convert.

    (o) Nothing in this clause requires an employer to increase the hours of a regular casual employee seeking conversion to full-time or part-time employment.

    (p) An employer must provide a casual employee,whether a regular casual employee or not,with a copy of the provisions of this subclause within the first 12 months of the employee’s first engagement to perform work. In respect of casual employees already employed as at 1 October 2018,an employer must provide such employees with a copy of the provisions of this subclause by 1 January 2019.

    (q) A casual employee’s right to request to convert is not affected if the employer fails to comply with the notice requirements in paragraph (p).

11. Termination of employment

[11 substituted by PR610226 ppc 01Nov18]

Note:The NES sets out requirements for notice of termination by an employer. See ss.117 and 123 of the Act.

11.1 Notice of termination by an employee

    (a) This clause applies to all employees except those identified in ss.123(1) and 123(3) of the Act.

    (b) An employee must give the employer notice of termination in accordance with Table 1—Period of notice of at least the period specified in column 2 according to the period of continuous service of the employee specified in column 1.

      Table 1—Period of notice

    Column 1
    Employee’s period of continuous service with the employer at the end of the day the notice is given

    Column 2
    Period of notice

    Not more than 1 year

    1 week

    More than 1 year but not more than 3 years

    2 weeks

    More than 3 years but not more than 5 years

    3 weeks

    More than 5 years

    4 weeks

      Note:The notice of termination required to be given by an employee is the same as that required of an employer except that the employee does not have to give additional notice based on the age of the employee.

    (c) In paragraph (b) continuous service has the same meaning as in s.117 of the Act.

    (d) If an employee who is at least 18 years old does not give the period of notice required under paragraph (b),then the employer may deduct from wages due to the employee under this award an amount that is no more than one week’s wages for the employee.

    (e) If the employer has agreed to a shorter period of notice than that required under paragraph (b),then no deduction can be made under paragraph (d).

    (f) Any deduction made under paragraph (d) must not be unreasonable in the circumstances.

11.2 Job search entitlement

    Where an employer has given notice of termination to an employee,the employee must be allowed time off without loss of pay of up to one day for the purpose of seeking other employment.

11.3 The time off under clause 11.2 is to be taken at times that are convenient to the employee after consultation with the employer.

12. Redundancy

[Varied by PR994467,PR503693,PR561478;substituted by PR706993 ppc 03May19]

NOTE:Redundancy pay is provided for in the NES. See sections 119–123 of the Act.

12.1 Transfer to lower paid duties on redundancy

    (a) Clause 12.1 applies if,because of redundancy,an employee is transferred to new duties to which a lower ordinary rate of pay applies.

    (b) The employer may:

      (i) give the employee notice of the transfer of at least the same length as the employee would be entitled to under section 117 of the Act as if it were a notice of termination given by the employer;or

      (ii) transfer the employee to the new duties without giving notice of transfer or before the expiry of a notice of transfer,provided that the employer pays the employee as set out in paragraph (c).

    (c) If the employer acts as mentioned in paragraph (b)(ii),the employee is entitled to a payment of an amount equal to the difference between the ordinary rate of pay of the employee (inclusive of all-purpose allowances and penalty rates applicable to ordinary hours) for the hours of work the employee would have worked in the first role,and the ordinary rate of pay (also inclusive of all-purpose allowances and penalty rates applicable to ordinary hours) of the employee in the second role for the period for which notice was not given.

12.2 Employee leaving during redundancy notice period

    (a) An employee given notice of termination in circumstances of redundancy may terminate their employment during the minimum period of notice prescribed by section 117(3) of the Act.

    (b) The employee is entitled to receive the benefits and payments they would have received under clause 12 or under sections 119–123 of the Act had they remained in employment until the expiry of the notice.

    (c) However,the employee is not entitled to be paid for any part of the period of notice remaining after the employee ceased to be employed.

12.3 Job search entitlement

    (a) Where an employer has given notice of termination to an employee in circumstances of redundancy,the employee must be allowed time off without loss of pay of up to one day each week of the minimum period of notice prescribed by section 117(3) of the Act for the purpose of seeking other employment.

    (b) If an employee is allowed time off without loss of pay of more than one day under paragraph (a),the employee must,at the request of the employer,produce proof of attendance at an interview.

    (c) A statutory declaration is sufficient for the purpose of paragraph (b).

    (d) An employee who fails to produce proof when required under paragraph (b) is not entitled to be paid for the time off.

    (e) This entitlement applies instead of clauses 11.2 and 11.3.

Part 4—Minimum Wages and Related Matters

13. Classifications

14. Minimum wages

15. Allowances

16. District allowances

17. Accident pay

18. Higher duties

19. Payment of wages

20. Superannuation

13. Classifications

The classification definitions of employees are set out in Schedule B—Classifications.

14. Minimum wages

[Varied by PR997962,PR509094,PR522925,PR536728,PR551651,PR566739,PR579833,PR592161,PR593846,PR606388]

14.1 The minimum wage rates of pay for a full-time adult employee are set out below:

[14.1 varied by PR997962,PR509094,PR522925,PR536728,PR551651,PR566739,PR579833,PR592161,PR606388 ppc 01Jul18]

    Grade

    Minimum weekly rate

     

    $

    Grade 1

    775.80

    Grade 2

    794.70

    Grade 3

    840.20

    Grade 4

    869.60

    Grade 5

    917.60

    Grade 6

    958.10

14.2 Juniors

    (a) The minimum rate to be paid to junior employees is as follows:

    Age (years)

    % of applicable adult rate

    Under 19

    70

    19 to under 20

    80

    20

    100

    (b) Where a junior employee aged 18 years or more is required to drive a passenger vehicle and is in sole charge of that vehicle,the employee must be paid the adult rate assigned to the class of driving work that the employee is required to perform.

14.3 Supported wage system

14.4 National training wage

[14.4 substituted by PR593846 ppc 01Jul17]

    (a) Schedule E to the Miscellaneous Award 2010 sets out minimum wage rates and conditions for employees undertaking traineeships.

[14.4(b) varied by PR606388 ppc 01Jul18]

    (b) This award incorporates the terms of Schedule E to the Miscellaneous Award 2010 as at 1 July 2018. Provided that any reference to “this award”in Schedule E to the Miscellaneous Award 2010 is to be read as referring to the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2010 and not the Miscellaneous Award 2010.

15. Allowances

To view the current monetary amounts of work-related allowances refer to the Allowances Sheet.

[Varied by PR998076,PR509216,PR523046,PR536849,PR551772,PR566873,PR579567,PR592323,PR606543]

15.1 Responsibilities allowances

    (a) First aid allowance

      An employee who has been trained to render first aid and who is the current holder of appropriate first aid qualifications such as a certificate from St John Ambulance or similar body must be paid a weekly allowance of 1.9% of the standard rate if appointed by the employer as a first aid officer.

    (b) Articulated bus allowance

[15.1(b) varied by PR998076 ppc 01Jul10]

      An employee required to drive an articulated bus will be paid an additional 1.56 % of the standard rate for that shift.

15.2 Expense related allowances and reimbursements

    (a) Log book/work diary allowance

      An employee who is required to purchase a log book/work diary for the purpose of recording driving hours will be reimbursed by the employer for the cost of the log book/work diary.

    (b) Uniform allowance

      If an employee is required by their employer to wear a uniform,including boots or other required footwear,and the uniform is not provided by the employer,the employee will be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary costs incurred in purchasing that uniform.

    (c) Living away from home allowance

      (i) An employee whose employment necessitates absence from home and who is unable to conveniently return home will be paid a minimum of eight hours per day Monday to Friday and a minimum of eight hours per day on Saturdays or Sundays plus penalty rates for actual time worked on any such day in accordance with clause 23Overtime and penalty rates of the award.

      (ii) The employer will either reimburse the employee for reasonable costs incurred by the employee when living away from home or provide accommodation and all meals.

    (d) Fares and travelling time

[15.2(d) varied by PR523046,PR536849, PR551772 ppc 01Jul14]

      (i) Where an employee commences work at a place,other than the ordinary starting or finishing place,the employee will be paid at ordinary rates for travelling time in excess of that normally spent in travelling to and from home.

      (ii) Travelling time will not be taken into account when calculating overtime.

      (iii) The employer will reimburse an employee for any reasonable travelling expenses incurred in connection with the provisions of this clause.

      (iv) Where no form of public transport is available and an employee is required to use a personal vehicle for transportation between the ordinary starting and finishing place and such other place of work decided by the employer,the employee will be paid $0.78 per kilometre for each kilometre so travelled.

      (v) An employee who by agreement with their employer uses the employee’s own motor vehicle in the course of their work will be paid an allowance of $0.78 per kilometre.

    (e) Medical examination allowance

      (i) An employer may require an employee,and the employee will agree,to submit to a medical examination upon engagement,and thereafter periodically at the discretion of the employer.

      (ii) All medical evidence will be made available to the employer/employee on request.

      (iii) The employee will be paid an allowance which is equal to the difference between the cost of the medical examination and the cost of the Medicare rebate.

      (iv) Where an employee is required to undertake a medical examination for the purposes of obtaining a relevant licence,the employee will be paid an allowance which is equal to the difference between the cost of the medical examination and the Medicare rebate,provided that the employer determines the certified medical practitioner who is to perform the examination.

    (f) Meal allowance

[15.2(f) varied by PR998076,PR509216,PR523046,PR536849, PR551772,PR566873,PR579567,PR592323,PR606543 ppc 01Jul18]

      Employees who work more than two hours’overtime beyond their ordinary finishing time will be paid a meal allowance of $12.95.

15.3 Adjustment of expense related allowances

    (a) At the time of any adjustment to the standard rate,each expense related allowance will be increased by the relevant adjustment factor. The relevant adjustment factor for this purpose is the percentage movement in the applicable index figure most recently published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics since the allowance was last adjusted.

    (b) The applicable index figure is the index figure published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the Eight Capitals Consumer Price Index (Cat No. 6401.0),as follows:

    Allowance

    Applicable Consumer Price Index figure

    Meal allowance

    Take away and fast foods sub-group

    Vehicle/fares and travelling time allowance

    Private motoring sub-group

   

16. District allowances

[Varied by PR994467;16 deleted by PR561478 ppc 05Mar15]

17. Accident pay

[Varied by PR994467,PR503693;17 deleted by PR561478 ppc 05Mar15]

18. Higher duties

If an employee is required to perform duties of a higher grade,for at least two hours on any shift or day,the employee will be paid the higher rate for the whole of the day or shift.

19. Payment of wages

19.1 All earnings,including overtime,must be paid weekly or fortnightly in the employer’s time on a day to be fixed by the employer,but not later than Thursday of each pay period. Once fixed,the day must not be altered more than once in three months.

19.2 All earnings,including overtime,must be paid within two days of the expiration of the pay period in which they accrue.

19.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause,the employer must pay to an employee who leaves or is dismissed all moneys due to the employee within two working days.

19.4 The employer at its discretion may pay an employee by electronic funds transfer to a bank account nominated by an employee.

20. Superannuation

[Varied by PR994467,PR546039]

20.1 Superannuation legislation

    (a) Superannuation legislation,including the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth),the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act 1992 (Cth),the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) and the Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993 (Cth),deals with the superannuation rights and obligations of employers and employees. Under superannuation legislation individual employees generally have the opportunity to choose their own superannuation fund. If an employee does not choose a superannuation fund,any superannuation fund nominated in the award covering the employee applies.

    (b) The rights and obligations in these clauses supplement those in superannuation legislation.

20.2 Employer contributions

    An employer must make such superannuation contributions to a superannuation fund for the benefit of an employee as will avoid the employer being required to pay the superannuation guarantee charge under superannuation legislation with respect to that employee.

20.3 Voluntary employee contributions

    (a) Subject to the governing rules of the relevant superannuation fund,an employee may,in writing,authorise their employer to pay on behalf of the employee a specified amount from the post-taxation wages of the employee into the same superannuation fund as the employer makes the superannuation contributions provided for in clause 20.2.

    (b) An employee may adjust the amount the employee has authorised their employer to pay from the wages of the employee from the first of the month following the giving of three months’written notice to their employer.

    (c) The employer must pay the amount authorised under clauses 20.3(a) or (b) no later than 28 days after the end of the month in which the deduction authorised under clauses 20.3(a) or (b) was made.

20.4 Superannuation fund

[20.4 varied by PR994467 from 01Jan10]

    Unless,to comply with superannuation legislation,the employer is required to make the superannuation contributions provided for in clause 20.2 to another superannuation fund that is chosen by the employee,the employer must make the superannuation contributions provided for in clause 20.2 and pay the amount authorised under clauses 20.3(a) or (b) to one of the following superannuation funds or its successor:

    (a) Tasplan;

    (b) TWUSUPER;

    (c) AustralianSuper;

    (d) QBIC Super Fund (MLC MasterKey Business Super);

    (e) Statewide;

[20.4(f) varied by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    (f) any superannuation fund to which the employer was making superannuation contributions for the benefit of its employees before 12 September 2008,provided the superannuation fund is an eligible choice fund and is a fund that offers a MySuper product or is an exempt public sector scheme;or

[20.4(g) inserted by PR546039 ppc 01Jan14]

    (g) a superannuation fund or scheme which the employee is a defined benefit member of.

Part 5—Hours of Work and Related Matters

21. Ordinary hours of work and rostering

22. Breaks

23. Overtime and penalty rates

23A. Requests for flexible working arrangements

[Varied by PR538349]

21. Ordinary hours of work and rostering

21.1 The ordinary hours of work will be an average of 38 hours per week and may be worked on any day of the week and in the following manner:

    (a) 38 hours on up to five days within a work cycle not exceeding seven consecutive days;

    (b) 76 hours on up to 10 days within a work cycle not exceeding 14 consecutive days;

    (c) 114 hours on up to 15 days within a work cycle not exceeding 21 consecutive days;or

    (d) 152 hours on up to 20 days within a work cycle not exceeding 28 consecutive days.

21.2 The ordinary hours of work may be worked in the following ways:

    (a) providing for one accrued rostered day off (eight hours) and 19 days of work over a continuous four week period;provided that,by agreement between employer and employee,accrued rostered days off may be accumulated to a maximum of 10 such days over a 40 week period;or

    (b) payment for ordinary hours worked in accordance with the provisions of clause 21.1.

21.3 Ordinary hours,exclusive of meal breaks,must not exceed 10 hours on any one day.

21.4 All known rostered duty,which may include broken shifts and days off,must be displayed at least seven days prior to the commencement of such duty. Changes to the roster,including alterations to days off,must be displayed at least 24 hours in advance and the employee must be notified. Any changes for which less than 24 hours’notice has been given must be agreed to by the employee.

[21.5 substituted by PR538349 ppc 01Aug13]

21.5 An employee who is engaged as a coach driver or a bus driver on a single day charter may have a rostered shift divided into two working periods with no requirement to return to the depot during a rostered shift. Such an employee will be paid waiting time at the rate of 50% of the ordinary rate of pay plus any applicable penalty or loading,provided that the waiting time so paid for will not be taken into account in the computation of hours for overtime purposes.

22. Breaks

22.1 An employee may be rostered for an unpaid meal break of between 30 minutes and one hour to be taken at the depot or any other reasonable location. An employee must not be required to work for more than five and a half hours without a break for a meal.

22.2 Where a rostered meal break cannot be provided,an employee will be provided with a paid crib break of between 15 and 30 minutes to be taken at any reasonable location.

23. Overtime and penalty rates

[Varied by PR584125]

23.1 Overtime rates must be paid for all time worked in excess of the hours in clause 21.1 or any hours in excess of the rostered ordinary hours on any day at the rate of time and a half for the first three hours and double time thereafter.

23.2 Ordinary hours worked on a Saturday will be paid at the rate of time and a half and on a Sunday at the rate of double time. Where an employee is entitled to overtime rates on a Saturday or Sunday,the employee will be paid at the applicable overtime rate or the Saturday or Sunday penalty,whichever is the greater. Weekend penalty rates and overtime rates are not cumulative.

23.3 Time off instead of payment for overtime

[23.3 substituted by PR584125 ppc 22Aug16]

    (a) An employee and employer may agree in writing to the employee taking time off instead of being paid for a particular amount of overtime that has been worked by the employee.

    (b) Any amount of overtime that has been worked by an employee in a particular pay period and that is to be taken as time off instead of the employee being paid for it must be the subject of a separate agreement under clause 23.3.

    (c) An agreement must state each of the following:

      (i) the number of overtime hours to which it applies and when those hours were worked;

      (ii) that the employer and employee agree that the employee may take time off instead of being paid for the overtime;

      (iii) that,if the employee requests at any time,the employer must pay the employee,for overtime covered by the agreement but not taken as time off,at the overtime rate applicable to the overtime when worked;

      (iv) that any payment mentioned in subparagraph (iii) must be made in the next pay period following the request.

      Note:An example of the type of agreement required by this clause is set out at Schedule H. There is no requirement to use the form of agreement set out at Schedule H. An agreement under clause 23.3 can also be made by an exchange of emails between the employee and employer,or by other electronic means.

    (d) The period of time off that an employee is entitled to take is the same as the number of overtime hours worked.

      EXAMPLE:By making an agreement under clause 23.3 an employee who worked 2 overtime hours is entitled to 2 hours’time off.

    (e) Time off must be taken:

      (i) within the period of 6 months after the overtime is worked;and

      (ii) at a time or times within that period of 6 months agreed by the employee and employer.

    (f) If the employee requests at any time,to be paid for overtime covered by an agreement under clause 23.3 but not taken as time off,the employer must pay the employee for the overtime,in the next pay period following the request,at the overtime rate applicable to the overtime when worked.

    (g) If time off for overtime that has been worked is not taken within the period of 6 months mentioned in paragraph (e),the employer must pay the employee for the overtime,in the next pay period following those 6 months,at the overtime rate applicable to the overtime when worked.

    (h) The employer must keep a copy of any agreement under clause 23.3 as an employee record.

    (i) An employer must not exert undue influence or undue pressure on an employee in relation to a decision by the employee to make,or not make,an agreement to take time off instead of payment for overtime.

    (j) An employee may,under section 65 of the Act,request to take time off,at a time or times specified in the request or to be subsequently agreed by the employer and the employee,instead of being paid for overtime worked by the employee. If the employer agrees to the request then clause 23.3 will apply,including the requirement for separate written agreements under paragraph (b) for overtime that has been worked.

      Note:If an employee makes a request under section 65 of the Act for a change in working arrangements,the employer may only refuse that request on reasonable business grounds (see section 65(5) of the Act).

    (k) If,on the termination of the employee’s employment,time off for overtime worked by the employee to which clause 23.3 applies has not been taken,the employer must pay the employee for the overtime at the overtime rate applicable to the overtime when worked.

      Note:Under section 345(1) of the Act,a person must not knowingly or recklessly make a false or misleading representation about the workplace rights of another person under clause 23.3.

23.4 For all hours worked on a public holiday an employee will be paid at the rate of double time and a half.

23.5 All employees who work before 6.00 am or after 7.00 pm must be paid an additional 15% of their base rate of pay for each hour worked. This additional penalty rate does not apply for any time worked where an employee has an entitlement to a higher rate,penalty or loading such as overtime,or rates for work on a public holiday,Saturday or Sunday.

23.6 Employees on two-driver operations

    (a) In addition to the rates set out in clause 14Minimum wages employees engaged on two-driver operations will be paid the following:

      (i) ordinary time for all hours of duty between midnight Sunday and midnight Friday;

      (ii) ordinary time plus 25% for all hours of duty between midnight Friday and midnight Saturday;

      (iii) ordinary time plus 50% for all hours of duty between midnight Saturday and midnight Sunday;

      (iv) an additional eight hours at ordinary time where hours of duty are worked on any public holiday other than Good Friday and Christmas Day;and

      (v) ordinary time plus 25% for all hours of duty on Good Friday and Christmas Day plus an additional eight hours at ordinary time.

    (b) The rates in clause 23.6(a) are in full substitution for all other penalties and loadings provided for in this award,other than overtime.

23A. Requests for flexible working arrangements

[23A inserted by PR701466 ppc 01Dec18]

23A.1 Employee may request change in working arrangements

    Clause 23A applies where an employee has made a request for a change in working arrangements under s.65 of the Act.

    Note 1:Section 65 of the Act provides for certain employees to request a change in their working arrangements because of their circumstances,as set out in s.65(1A).

    Note 2:An employer may only refuse a s.65 request for a change in working arrangements on ‘reasonable business grounds’(see s.65(5) and (5A)).

    Note 3:Clause 23A is an addition to s.65.

23A.2 Responding to the request

    Before responding to a request made under s.65,the employer must discuss the request with the employee and genuinely try to reach agreement on a change in working arrangements that will reasonably accommodate the employee’s circumstances having regard to:

    (a) the needs of the employee arising from their circumstances;

    (b) the consequences for the employee if changes in working arrangements are not made;and

    (c) any reasonable business grounds for refusing the request.

    Note 1:The employer must give the employee a written response to an employee’s s.65 request within 21 days,stating whether the employer grants or refuses the request (s.65(4)).

    Note 2:If the employer refuses the request,the written response must include details of the reasons for the refusal (s.65(6)).

23A.3 What the written response must include if the employer refuses the request

    Clause 23A.3 applies if the employer refuses the request and has not reached an agreement with the employee under clause 23A.2.

    (a) The written response under s.65(4) must include details of the reasons for the refusal,including the business ground or grounds for the refusal and how the ground or grounds apply.

    (b) If the employer and employee could not agree on a change in working arrangements under clause 23A.2,the written response under s.65(4) must:

      (i) state whether or not there are any changes in working arrangements that the employer can offer the employee so as to better accommodate the employee’s circumstances;and

      (ii) if the employer can offer the employee such changes in working arrangements,set out those changes in working arrangements.

23A.4 What the written response must include if a different change in working arrangements is agreed

    If the employer and the employee reached an agreement under clause 23A.2 on a change in working arrangements that differs from that initially requested by the employee,the employer must provide the employee with a written response to their request setting out the agreed change(s) in working arrangements.

23A.5 Dispute resolution

    Disputes about whether the employer has discussed the request with the employee and responded to the request in the way required by clause 23A,can be dealt with under clause 9Dispute resolution.

Part 6—Leave and Public Holidays

24. Annual leave

25. Personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave

26. Community service leave

27. Public holidays

28. Leave to deal with Family and Domestic Violence

24. Annual leave

[Varied by PR583040]

24.1 Annual leave is provided for in the NES.

24.2 For the purposes of Division 6 of the NES,a shiftworker means an employee who is a seven day shiftworker who is regularly rostered to work on Sundays and public holidays.

24.3 During each period of annual leave a full-time employee must be paid a loading of 17.5% on the ordinary wage rate prescribed for their classification under this award. The loading does not apply to proportionate leave on termination of employment.

24.4 Annual leave in advance

[24.4 renamed and substituted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

    (a) An employer and employee may agree in writing to the employee taking a period of paid annual leave before the employee has accrued an entitlement to the leave.

    (b) An agreement must:

      (i) state the amount of leave to be taken in advance and the date on which leave is to commence;and

      (ii) be signed by the employer and employee and,if the employee is under 18 years of age,by the employee’s parent or guardian.

      Note:An example of the type of agreement required by clause 24.4 is set out at Schedule F. There is no requirement to use the form of agreement set out at Schedule F.

    (c) The employer must keep a copy of any agreement under clause 24.4 as an employee record.

    (d) If,on the termination of the employee’s employment,the employee has not accrued an entitlement to all of a period of paid annual leave already taken in accordance with an agreement under clause 24.4,the employer may deduct from any money due to the employee on termination an amount equal to the amount that was paid to the employee in respect of any part of the period of annual leave taken in advance to which an entitlement has not been accrued.

24.5 Excessive leave accruals:general provision

[24.5 renamed and substituted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

    Note:Clauses 24.5 to 24.7 contain provisions,additional to the National Employment Standards,about the taking of paid annual leave as a way of dealing with the accrual of excessive paid annual leave. See Part 2.2,Division 6 of the Fair Work Act.

    (a) An employee has an excessive leave accrual if the employee has accrued more than 8 weeks’paid annual leave (or 10 weeks’paid annual leave for a shiftworker,as defined by clause 24.2).

    (b) If an employee has an excessive leave accrual,the employer or the employee may seek to confer with the other and genuinely try to reach agreement on how to reduce or eliminate the excessive leave accrual.

    (c) Clause 24.6 sets out how an employer may direct an employee who has an excessive leave accrual to take paid annual leave.

    (d) Clause 24.7 sets out how an employee who has an excessive leave accrual may require an employer to grant paid annual leave requested by the employee.

24.6 Excessive leave accruals:direction by employer that leave be taken

[24.6 inserted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

    (a) If an employer has genuinely tried to reach agreement with an employee under clause 24.5(b) but agreement is not reached (including because the employee refuses to confer),the employer may direct the employee in writing to take one or more periods of paid annual leave.

    (b) However,a direction by the employer under paragraph (a):

      (i) is of no effect if it would result at any time in the employee’s remaining accrued entitlement to paid annual leave being less than 6 weeks when any other paid annual leave arrangements (whether made under clause 24.5,24.6 or 24.7 or otherwise agreed by the employer and employee) are taken into account;and

      (ii) must not require the employee to take any period of paid annual leave of less than one week;and

      (iii) must not require the employee to take a period of paid annual leave beginning less than 8 weeks,or more than 12 months,after the direction is given;and

      (iv) must not be inconsistent with any leave arrangement agreed by the employer and employee.

    (c) The employee must take paid annual leave in accordance with a direction under paragraph (a) that is in effect.

    (d) An employee to whom a direction has been given under paragraph (a) may request to take a period of paid annual leave as if the direction had not been given.

    Note 1:Paid annual leave arising from a request mentioned in paragraph (d) may result in the direction ceasing to have effect. See clause 24.6(b)(i).

    Note 2:Under section 88(2) of the Fair Work Act,the employer must not unreasonably refuse to agree to a request by the employee to take paid annual leave.

24.7 Excessive leave accruals:request by employee for leave

[24.7 inserted by PR583040;substituted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul17]

    (a) If an employee has genuinely tried to reach agreement with an employer under clause 24.5(b) but agreement is not reached (including because the employer refuses to confer),the employee may give a written notice to the employer requesting to take one or more periods of paid annual leave.

    (b) However,an employee may only give a notice to the employer under paragraph (a) if:

      (i) the employee has had an excessive leave accrual for more than 6 months at the time of giving the notice;and

      (ii) the employee has not been given a direction under clause 24.6(a) that,when any other paid annual leave arrangements (whether made under clause 24.5,24.6 or 24.7 or otherwise agreed by the employer and employee) are taken into account,would eliminate the employee’s excessive leave accrual.

    (c) A notice given by an employee under paragraph (a) must not:

      (i) if granted,result in the employee’s remaining accrued entitlement to paid annual leave being at any time less than 6 weeks when any other paid annual leave arrangements (whether made under clause 24.5,24.6 or 24.7 or otherwise agreed by the employer and employee) are taken into account;or

      (ii) provide for the employee to take any period of paid annual leave of less than one week;or

      (iii) provide for the employee to take a period of paid annual leave beginning less than 8 weeks,or more than 12 months,after the notice is given;or

      (iv) be inconsistent with any leave arrangement agreed by the employer and employee.

    (d) An employee is not entitled to request by a notice under paragraph (a) more than 4 weeks’paid annual leave (or 5 weeks’paid annual leave for a shiftworker,as defined by clause 24.2) in any period of 12 months.

    (e) The employer must grant paid annual leave requested by a notice under paragraph (a).

24.8 Cashing out of annual leave

[24.8 inserted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

    (a) Paid annual leave must not be cashed out except in accordance with an agreement under clause 24.8.

    (b) Each cashing out of a particular amount of paid annual leave must be the subject of a separate agreement under clause 24.8.

    (c) An employer and an employee may agree in writing to the cashing out of a particular amount of accrued paid annual leave by the employee.

    (d) An agreement under clause 24.8 must state:

      (i) the amount of leave to be cashed out and the payment to be made to the employee for it;and

      (ii) the date on which the payment is to be made.

    (e) An agreement under clause 24.8 must be signed by the employer and employee and,if the employee is under 18 years of age,by the employee’s parent or guardian.

    (f) The payment must not be less than the amount that would have been payable had the employee taken the leave at the time the payment is made.

    (g) An agreement must not result in the employee’s remaining accrued entitlement to paid annual leave being less than 4 weeks.

    (h) The maximum amount of accrued paid annual leave that may be cashed out in any period of 12 months is 2 weeks.

    (i) The employer must keep a copy of any agreement under clause 24.8 as an employee record.

    Note 1:Under section 344 of the Fair Work Act,an employer must not exert undue influence or undue pressure on an employee to make,or not make,an agreement under clause 24.8.

    Note 2:Under section 345(1) of the Fair Work Act,a person must not knowingly or recklessly make a false or misleading representation about the workplace rights of another person under clause 24.8.

    Note 3:An example of the type of agreement required by clause 24.8 is set out at Schedule G. There is no requirement to use the form of agreement set out at Schedule G.

25. Personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave

Personal/carer’s leave and compassionate leave are provided for in the NES.

26. Community service leave

Community service leave is provided for in the NES.

27. Public holidays

Public holidays are provided for in the NES.

28. Leave to deal with Family and Domestic Violence

[28 inserted by PR609381 ppc 01Aug18]

28.1 This clause applies to all employees,including casuals.

28.2 Definitions

    (a) In this clause:

      family and domestic violence means violent,threatening or other abusive behaviour by a family member of an employee that seeks to coerce or control the employee and that causes them harm or to be fearful.

      family member means:

      (i) a spouse,de facto partner,child,parent,grandparent,grandchild or sibling of the employee;or

      (ii) a child,parent,grandparent,grandchild or sibling of a spouse or de facto partner of the employee;or

      (iii) a person related to the employee according to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander kinship rules.

    (b) A reference to a spouse or de facto partner in the definition of family member in clause 28.2(a) includes a former spouse or de facto partner.

28.3 Entitlement to unpaid leave

    An employee is entitled to 5 days’unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence,as follows:

    (a) the leave is available in full at the start of each 12 month period of the employee’s employment;and

    (b) the leave does not accumulate from year to year;and

    (c) is available in full to part-time and casual employees.

    Note:1. A period of leave to deal with family and domestic violence may be less than a day by agreement between the employee and the employer.

      2. The employer and employee may agree that the employee may take more than 5 days’unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence.

28.4 Taking unpaid leave

    An employee may take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence if the employee:

    (a) is experiencing family and domestic violence;and

    (b) needs to do something to deal with the impact of the family and domestic violence and it is impractical for the employee to do that thing outside their ordinary hours of work.

    Note:The reasons for which an employee may take leave include making arrangements for their safety or the safety of a family member (including relocation),attending urgent court hearings,or accessing police services.

28.5 Service and continuity

    The time an employee is on unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence does not count as service but does not break the employee’s continuity of service.

28.6 Notice and evidence requirements

    (a) Notice

      An employee must give their employer notice of the taking of leave by the employee under clause 28. The notice:

      (i) must be given to the employer as soon as practicable (which may be a time after the leave has started);and

      (ii) must advise the employer of the period,or expected period,of the leave.

    (b) Evidence

      An employee who has given their employer notice of the taking of leave under clause 28 must,if required by the employer,give the employer evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that the leave is taken for the purpose specified in clause 28.4.

      Note:Depending on the circumstances such evidence may include a document issued by the police service,a court or a family violence support service,or a statutory declaration.

28.7 Confidentiality

    (a) Employers must take steps to ensure information concerning any notice an employee has given,or evidence an employee has provided under clause 28.6 is treated confidentially,as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so.

    (b) Nothing in clause 28 prevents an employer from disclosing information provided by an employee if the disclosure is required by an Australian law or is necessary to protect the life,health or safety of the employee or another person.

    Note:Information concerning an employee’s experience of family and domestic violence is sensitive and if mishandled can have adverse consequences for the employee. Employers should consult with such employees regarding the handling of this information.

28.8 Compliance

    An employee is not entitled to take leave under clause 28 unless the employee complies with clause 28.

Schedule A—Transitional Provisions

[Varied by PR991571,PR503693]

A.1 General

A.1.1 The provisions of this schedule deal with minimum obligations only.

A.1.2 The provisions of this schedule are to be applied:

    (a) when there is a difference,in money or percentage terms,between a provision in a relevant transitional minimum wage instrument (including the transitional default casual loading) or award-based transitional instrument on the one hand and an equivalent provision in this award on the other;

    (b) when a loading or penalty in a relevant transitional minimum wage instrument or award-based transitional instrument has no equivalent provision in this award;

    (c) when a loading or penalty in this award has no equivalent provision in a relevant transitional minimum wage instrument or award-based transitional instrument;or

    (d) when there is a loading or penalty in this award but there is no relevant transitional minimum wage instrument or award-based transitional instrument.

A.2 Minimum wages –existing minimum wage lower

A.2.1 The following transitional arrangements apply to an employer which,immediately prior to 1 January 2010:

    (a) was obliged,

    (b) but for the operation of an agreement-based transitional instrument or an enterprise agreement would have been obliged,or

    (c) if it had been an employer in the industry or of the occupations covered by this award would have been obliged

    by a transitional minimum wage instrument and/or an award-based transitional instrument to pay a minimum wage lower than that in this award for any classification of employee.

A.2.2 In this clause minimum wage includes:

    (a) a minimum wage for a junior employee,an employee to whom training arrangements apply and an employee with a disability;

    (b) a piecework rate;and

    (c) any applicable industry allowance.

A.2.3 Prior to the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 the employer must pay no less than the minimum wage in the relevant transitional minimum wage instrument and/or award-based transitional instrument for the classification concerned.

A.2.4 The difference between the minimum wage for the classification in this award and the minimum wage in clause A.2.3 is referred to as the transitional amount.

A.2.5 From the following dates the employer must pay no less than the minimum wage for the classification in this award minus the specified proportion of the transitional amount:

    First full pay period on or after

     

    1 July 2010

    80%

    1 July 2011

    60%

    1 July 2012

    40%

    1 July 2013

    20%

A.2.6 The employer must apply any increase in minimum wages in this award resulting from an annual wage review.

A.2.7 These provisions cease to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

A.3 Minimum wages –existing minimum wage higher

A.3.1 The following transitional arrangements apply to an employer which,immediately prior to 1 January 2010:

    (a) was obliged,

    (b) but for the operation of an agreement-based transitional instrument or an enterprise agreement would have been obliged,or

    (c) if it had been an employer in the industry or of the occupations covered by this award would have been obliged

    by a transitional minimum wage instrument and/or an award-based transitional instrument to pay a minimum wage higher than that in this award for any classification of employee.

A.3.2 In this clause minimum wage includes:

    (a) a minimum wage for a junior employee,an employee to whom training arrangements apply and an employee with a disability;

    (b) a piecework rate;and

    (c) any applicable industry allowance.

A.3.3 Prior to the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 the employer must pay no less than the minimum wage in the relevant transitional minimum wage instrument and/or award-based transitional instrument for the classification concerned.

A.3.4 The difference between the minimum wage for the classification in this award and the minimum wage in clause A.3.3 is referred to as the transitional amount.

A.3.5 From the following dates the employer must pay no less than the minimum wage for the classification in this award plus the specified proportion of the transitional amount:

    First full pay period on or after

     

    1 July 2010

    80%

    1 July 2011

    60%

    1 July 2012

    40%

    1 July 2013

    20%

A.3.6 The employer must apply any increase in minimum wages in this award resulting from an annual wage review. If the transitional amount is equal to or less than any increase in minimum wages resulting from the 2010 annual wage review the transitional amount is to be set off against the increase and the other provisions of this clause will not apply.

A.3.7 These provisions cease to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

A.4 Loadings and penalty rates

    For the purposes of this schedule loading or penalty means a:

    ●casual or part-time loading;

    ●Saturday,Sunday,public holiday,evening or other penalty;

    ●shift allowance/penalty.

A.5 Loadings and penalty rates –existing loading or penalty rate lower

A.5.1 The following transitional arrangements apply to an employer which,immediately prior to 1 January 2010:

    (a) was obliged,

    (b) but for the operation of an agreement-based transitional instrument or an enterprise agreement would have been obliged,or

    (c) if it had been an employer in the industry or of the occupations covered by this award would have been obliged

    by the terms of a transitional minimum wage instrument or an award-based transitional instrument to pay a particular loading or penalty at a lower rate than the equivalent loading or penalty in this award for any classification of employee.

A.5.2 Prior to the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 the employer must pay no less than the loading or penalty in the relevant transitional minimum wage instrument or award-based transitional instrument for the classification concerned.

A.5.3 The difference between the loading or penalty in this award and the rate in clause A.5.2 is referred to as the transitional percentage.

A.5.4 From the following dates the employer must pay no less than the loading or penalty in this award minus the specified proportion of the transitional percentage:

    First full pay period on or after

     

    1 July 2010

    80%

    1 July 2011

    60%

    1 July 2012

    40%

    1 July 2013

    20%

A.5.5 These provisions cease to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

A.6 Loadings and penalty rates –existing loading or penalty rate higher

A.6.1 The following transitional arrangements apply to an employer which,immediately prior to 1 January 2010:

    (a) was obliged,

    (b) but for the operation of an agreement-based transitional instrument or an enterprise agreement would have been obliged,or

    (c) if it had been an employer in the industry or of the occupations covered by this award would have been obliged

    by the terms of a transitional minimum wage instrument or an award-based transitional instrument to pay a particular loading or penalty at a higher rate than the equivalent loading or penalty in this award,or to pay a particular loading or penalty and there is no equivalent loading or penalty in this award,for any classification of employee.

A.6.2 Prior to the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 the employer must pay no less than the loading or penalty in the relevant transitional minimum wage instrument or award-based transitional instrument.

A.6.3 The difference between the loading or penalty in this award and the rate in clause A.6.2 is referred to as the transitional percentage. Where there is no equivalent loading or penalty in this award,the transitional percentage is the rate in A.6.2.

A.6.4 From the following dates the employer must pay no less than the loading or penalty in this award plus the specified proportion of the transitional percentage:

    First full pay period on or after

     

    1 July 2010

    80%

    1 July 2011

    60%

    1 July 2012

    40%

    1 July 2013

    20%

A.6.5 These provisions cease to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

A.7 Loadings and penalty rates –no existing loading or penalty rate

A.7.1 The following transitional arrangements apply to an employer not covered by clause A.5 or A.6 in relation to a particular loading or penalty in this award.

A.7.2 Prior to the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 the employer need not pay the loading or penalty in this award.

A.7.3 From the following dates the employer must pay no less than the following percentage of the loading or penalty in this award:

    First full pay period on or after

     

    1 July 2010

    20%

    1 July 2011

    40%

    1 July 2012

    60%

    1 July 2013

    80%

A.7.4 These provisions cease to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

A.8 Former Division 2B employers

[A.8 inserted by PR503693 ppc 01Jan11]

A.8.1 This clause applies to an employer which,immediately prior to 1 January 2011,was covered by a Division 2B State award.

A.8.2 All of the terms of a Division 2B State award applying to a Division 2B employer are continued in effect until the end of the full pay period commencing before 1 February 2011.

A.8.3 Subject to this clause,from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 February 2011 a Division 2B employer must pay no less than the minimum wages,loadings and penalty rates which it would be required to pay under this Schedule if it had been a national system employer immediately prior to 1 January 2010.

A.8.4 Despite clause A.8.3,where a minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in a Division 2B State award immediately prior to 1 February 2011 was lower than the corresponding minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in this award,nothing in this Schedule requires a Division 2B employer to pay more than the minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in this award.

A.8.5 Despite clause A.8.3,where a minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in a Division 2B State award immediately prior to 1 February 2011 was higher than the corresponding minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in this award,nothing in this Schedule requires a Division 2B employer to pay less than the minimum wage,loading or penalty rate in this award.

A.8.6 In relation to a Division 2B employer this Schedule commences to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2011 and ceases to operate from the beginning of the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

Schedule B—Classifications

[Varied by PR991571,PR538349]

B.1 Grade 1

    Grade 1 employees are employees engaged in various activities not involving the driving of passenger vehicles,whilst carrying passengers,and includes yard and vehicle cleaning/washing,oil and greasing,refuelling,changing tyres,assisting in tyre repairs and supervision of school children on passenger vehicles;coach attendants employed to travel on a passenger vehicle undertaking long tours and performing other duties incidental and associated with such work.

B.2 Grade 2

    Grade 2 employees are employees with skills in excess of Grade 1 and includes:

[B.2(a) substituted by PR538349 ppc 01Aug13]

    (a) employees engaged in duties associated with effective ticketing,conducting and customer relations service in all contact with passengers and the general public. Duties include operating and issuing tickets;ensuring correct revenue is collected;balancing and accounting for all tickets to ensure correct money has been received;pre-departure checks of passenger vehicles;driver monitoring and reporting vehicle defects;liaising and communicating with passengers and the general public to provide information and directions and performing various administrative procedures associated with Grade 2 duties;

    (b) a driver of a passenger vehicle with a carrying capacity of less than 25 school children to and/or from school;and

    (c) a driver of a motor vehicle,limousine or hire car capable of carrying less than eight persons and used for hire or reward but excluding motor vehicles used for private purposes.

B.3 Grade 3

[B.3 substituted by PR538349 ppc 01Aug13]

    Grade 3 employees are employees with skills in excess of Grade 2 and includes all employees engaged in driving a passenger vehicle with a carrying capacity of 25 or more school children to and/or from school;employees engaged in driving a passenger vehicle with a carrying capacity of less than 25 passengers on a specified route service which operates regularly between fixed terminals;a coach driver of a passenger vehicle which undertakes charter,single day tours or which operates regularly between fixed terminals with a return distance of less than 650 km;a bus driver of a passenger vehicle who undertakes charter,single day tours which operates regularly between fixed terminals with a return distance of less than 650 km and who is not otherwise classified at the grade 4 by virtue of the specified route work normally performed or the carrying capacity of the bus.

B.4 Grade 4

    Grade 4 employees are employees with skills in excess of Grade 3 who efficiently operate passenger vehicles and issue tickets;balance and account for tickets and revenue;practice basic customer relations when providing information to passengers and the general public;inspect and monitor general conditions of the passenger vehicle;perform basic mechanical support duties;report and record information and includes:

    (a) employees engaged in driving a passenger vehicle with a carrying capacity of 25 or more passengers on a specified route which operates regularly between fixed terminals;and

    (b) a coach driver driving a passenger vehicle with a carrying capacity of 25 or more passengers on extended trip/tour with a return distance of 650 km or more and who may be required to deliver descriptive commentary and/or be absent overnight from their place of residence.

B.5 Grade 5

    Grade 5 employees are employees with skills in excess of Grade 4. An employee at this level performs the duties of driver with a sound understanding of operational work practices and procedures;performs activities of increasing complexity with some scope to exercise initiative in the application of established work procedures;may instruct other employees including on-the-job training;operates special services with a sound knowledge of the routes of other depots;instructs new drivers in route and passenger vehicle operations;inducts new drivers to aspects of depot operations and information;communicates with all types of customers with an advanced degree of courtesy and accuracy of information and carries out duties associated with passenger surveys and service monitoring.

B.6 Grade 6

    Grade 6 employees are employees with skills in excess of Grade 5 who are classified as supervisors and/or trainers who perform more complex activities,which may require the exercise of knowledge and initiative in the application and establishment of work procedures.

    An employee at this level performs the duties of driver plus as required provides training,supervision and inducting and monitoring of trainee drivers;drives routes in other depots to cover vehicle schedules and assists in preparing rosters and amendments. The employee is required to have a customer service focus and is also required to provide support to operations officers at special events including supervision and co-ordination of transport movements and is responsible for routine probationary service monitoring and assessment of new drivers.

Schedule C—Supported Wage System

[Varied by PR991571,PR994467,PR998748,PR510670,PR525068,PR537893,PR542183,PR551831,PR568050,PR581528,PR592689,PR606630]

C.1 This schedule defines the conditions which will apply to employees who because of the effects of a disability are eligible for a supported wage under the terms of this award.

[C.2 varied by PR568050 ppc 01Jul15]

C.2 In this schedule:

    approved assessor means a person accredited by the management unit established by the Commonwealth under the supported wage system to perform assessments of an individual’s productive capacity within the supported wage system

    assessment instrument means the tool provided for under the supported wage system that records the assessment of the productive capacity of the person to be employed under the supported wage system

    disability support pension means the Commonwealth pension scheme to provide income security for persons with a disability as provided under the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth),as amended from time to time,or any successor to that scheme

    relevant minimum wage means the minimum wage prescribed in this award for the class of work for which an employee is engaged

    supported wage system (SWS) means the Commonwealth Government system to promote employment for people who cannot work at full award wages because of a disability,as documented in the Supported Wage System Handbook. The Handbook is available from the following website:www.jobaccess.gov.au

    SWS wage assessment agreement means the document in the form required by the Department of Social Services that records the employee’s productive capacity and agreed wage rate

C.3 Eligibility criteria

C.3.1 Employees covered by this schedule will be those who are unable to perform the range of duties to the competence level required within the class of work for which the employee is engaged under this award,because of the effects of a disability on their productive capacity and who meet the impairment criteria for receipt of a disability support pension.

C.3.2 This schedule does not apply to any existing employee who has a claim against the employer which is subject to the provisions of workers compensation legislation or any provision of this award relating to the rehabilitation of employees who are injured in the course of their employment.

C.4 Supported wage rates

C.4.1 Employees to whom this schedule applies will be paid the applicable percentage of the relevant minimum wage according to the following schedule:

Assessed capacity (clause C.5)

%

Relevant minimum wage

%

10

10

20

20

30

30

40

40

50

50

60

60

70

70

80

80

90

90

[C.4.2 varied by PR994467. PR998748,PR510670,PR525068,PR537893,PR551831,PR568050,PR581528,PR592689,PR606630 ppc 01Jul18]

C.4.2 Provided that the minimum amount payable must be not less than $86 per week.

C.4.3 Where an employee’s assessed capacity is 10%,they must receive a high degree of assistance and support.

C.5 Assessment of capacity

C.5.1 For the purpose of establishing the percentage of the relevant minimum wage,the productive capacity of the employee will be assessed in accordance with the Supported Wage System by an approved assessor,having consulted the employer and employee and,if the employee so desires,a union which the employee is eligible to join.

C.5.2 All assessments made under this schedule must be documented in an SWS wage assessment agreement,and retained by the employer as a time and wages record in accordance with the Act.

C.6 Lodgement of SWS wage assessment agreement

[C.6.1 varied by PR542183 ppc 04Dec13]

C.6.1 All SWS wage assessment agreements under the conditions of this schedule,including the appropriate percentage of the relevant minimum wage to be paid to the employee,must be lodged by the employer with the Fair Work Commission.

[C.6.2 varied by PR542183 ppc 04Dec13]

C.6.2 All SWS wage assessment agreements must be agreed and signed by the employee and employer parties to the assessment. Where a union which has an interest in the award is not a party to the assessment,the assessment will be referred by the Fair Work Commission to the union by certified mail and the agreement will take effect unless an objection is notified to the Fair Work Commission within 10 working days.

C.7 Review of assessment

The assessment of the applicable percentage should be subject to annual or more frequent review on the basis of a reasonable request for such a review. The process of review must be in accordance with the procedures for assessing capacity under the supported wage system.

C.8 Other terms and conditions of employment

Where an assessment has been made,the applicable percentage will apply to the relevant minimum wage only. Employees covered by the provisions of this schedule will be entitled to the same terms and conditions of employment as other workers covered by this award on a pro rata basis.

C.9 Workplace adjustment

An employer wishing to employ a person under the provisions of this schedule must take reasonable steps to make changes in the workplace to enhance the employee’s capacity to do the job. Changes may involve re-design of job duties,working time arrangements and work organisation in consultation with other workers in the area.

C.10 Trial period

C.10.1 In order for an adequate assessment of the employee’s capacity to be made,an employer may employ a person under the provisions of this schedule for a trial period not exceeding 12 weeks,except that in some cases additional work adjustment time (not exceeding four weeks) may be needed.

C.10.2 During that trial period the assessment of capacity will be undertaken and the percentage of the relevant minimum wage for a continuing employment relationship will be determined.

[C.10.3 varied by PR994467,PR998748,PR510670,PR525068,PR537893,PR551831,PR568050,PR581528,PR592689,PR606630 ppc 01Jul18]

C.10.3 The minimum amount payable to the employee during the trial period must be no less than $86 per week.

C.10.4 Work trials should include induction or training as appropriate to the job being trialled.

C.10.5 Where the employer and employee wish to establish a continuing employment relationship following the completion of the trial period,a further contract of employment will be entered into based on the outcome of assessment under clause C.5.

Schedule D—National Training Wage

[Sched D inserted by PR994467 ppc 01Jan10;varied by PR991571,PR997962,PR509094,PR522925,PR536728,PR545787,PR551651,PR566739,PR579833;deleted by PR593846 ppc 01Jul17]

Schedule E—Part-day Public Holidays

[Sched E inserted by PR532630 ppc 23Nov12;renamed and varied by PR544519 ppc 21Nov13;renamed and varied by PR557581,PR573679,PR580863,PR598110,PR701683 ppc 21Nov18]

This schedule operates where this award otherwise contains provisions dealing with public holidays that supplement the NES.

E.1 Where a part-day public holiday is declared or prescribed between 7.00 pm and midnight on Christmas Eve (24 December in each year) or New Year’s Eve (31 December in each year) the following will apply on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and will override any provision in this award relating to public holidays to the extent of the inconsistency:

    (a) All employees will have the right to refuse to work on the part-day public holiday if the request to work is not reasonable or the refusal is reasonable as provided for in the NES.

    (b) Where a part-time or full-time employee is usually rostered to work ordinary hours between 7.00 pm and midnight but as a result of exercising their right under the NES does not work,they will be paid their ordinary rate of pay for such hours not worked.

    (c) Where a part-time or full-time employee is usually rostered to work ordinary hours between 7.00 pm and midnight but as a result of being on annual leave does not work,they will be taken not to be on annual leave between those hours of 7.00 pm and midnight that they would have usually been rostered to work and will be paid their ordinary rate of pay for such hours.

    (d) Where a part-time or full-time employee is usually rostered to work ordinary hours between 7.00 pm and midnight,but as a result of having a rostered day off (RDO) provided under this award,does not work,the employee will be taken to be on a public holiday for such hours and paid their ordinary rate of pay for those hours.

    (e) Excluding annualised salaried employees to whom clause E.1(f) applies,where an employee works any hours between 7.00 pm and midnight they will be entitled to the appropriate public holiday penalty rate (if any) in this award for those hours worked.

    (f) Where an employee is paid an annualised salary under the provisions of this award and is entitled under this award to time off in lieu or additional annual leave for work on a public holiday,they will be entitled to time off in lieu or pro-rata annual leave equivalent to the time worked between 7.00 pm and midnight.

    (g) An employee not rostered to work between 7.00 pm and midnight,other than an employee who has exercised their right in accordance with clause E.1(a),will not be entitled to another day off,another day’s pay or another day of annual leave as a result of the part-day public holiday.

This schedule is not intended to detract from or supplement the NES.

Schedule F—Agreement to Take Annual Leave in Advance

[Sched F inserted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

Link to PDF copy of Agreement to Take Annual Leave in Advance.

Name of employee:_____________________________________________

Name of employer:_____________________________________________

The employer and employee agree that the employee will take a period of paid annual leave before the employee has accrued an entitlement to the leave:

The amount of leave to be taken in advance is:____ hours/days

The leave in advance will commence on:___/___/20___

Signature of employee:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Name of employer representative:________________________________________

Signature of employer representative:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

[If the employee is under 18 years of age - include:]

I agree that:

if,on termination of the employee’s employment,the employee has not accrued an entitlement to all of a period of paid annual leave already taken under this agreement,then the employer may deduct from any money due to the employee on termination an amount equal to the amount that was paid to the employee in respect of any part of the period of annual leave taken in advance to which an entitlement has not been accrued.

Name of parent/guardian:________________________________________

Signature of parent/guardian:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Schedule G—Agreement to Cash Out Annual Leave

[Sched G inserted by PR583040 ppc 29Jul16]

Link to PDF copy of Agreement to Cash Out Annual Leave.

Name of employee:_____________________________________________

Name of employer:_____________________________________________

The employer and employee agree to the employee cashing out a particular amount of the employee’s accrued paid annual leave:

The amount of leave to be cashed out is:____ hours/days

The payment to be made to the employee for the leave is:$_______ subject to deduction of income tax/after deduction of income tax (strike out where not applicable)

The payment will be made to the employee on:___/___/20___

Signature of employee:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Name of employer representative:________________________________________

Signature of employer representative:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Include if the employee is under 18 years of age:

Name of parent/guardian:________________________________________

Signature of parent/guardian:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Schedule H—Agreement for Time Off Instead of Payment for Overtime

[Sched H inserted by PR584125 ppc 22Aug16]

Link to PDF copy of Agreement for Time Off Instead of Payment for Overtime.

Name of employee:_____________________________________________

Name of employer:_____________________________________________

The employer and employee agree that the employee may take time off instead of being paid for the following amount of overtime that has been worked by the employee:

Date and time overtime started:___/___/20___ ____ am/pm

Date and time overtime ended:___/___/20___ ____ am/pm

Amount of overtime worked:_______ hours and ______ minutes

The employer and employee further agree that,if requested by the employee at any time,the employer must pay the employee for overtime covered by this agreement but not taken as time off. Payment must be made at the overtime rate applying to the overtime when worked and must be made in the next pay period following the request.

Signature of employee:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

Name of employer representative:________________________________________

Signature of employer representative:________________________________________

Date signed:___/___/20___

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