The Fair Work Commission has awarded a wage increase of $40 per week for employees covered by Modern Awards, or on the minimum weekly wage (presently $772.54 per week for a full time employee).

Modern Award wage earners earning less than $869.60 per week (based on 38 hours per week) will receive a $40 per week increase in their wages.

Modern Award wage earners earning more than $869.60 per week (based on 38 hours per week), will receive a 4.6% increase to their wages.

The changes will come into effect after 1 July 2022 and apply to most employees covered by Awards except a employees in the Hospitality, Aviation and Licensed Clubs industries where the increases will come into effect from 1 October 2022.

For information on whether you are covered by a Modern Award, and have been paid properly, or to find out your rights and obligations under any Award, contact our offi