Following ongoing debate regarding hospitality penalty rates for Sundays and public holidays, the Fair Work Commission handed down their decision on the 23rd February 2017.
Hospitality Industry Award
Changes to both Permanent and Casual Staff. Permanent staff under this award will have Sunday penalty rates reduced from 175% to 150% Public Holiday rates from 250% to 225%. Casual staff Public Holiday rates will reduce from 275% to 250%.
Restaurant Industry Award
Only Permanent staff are affected with a reduction of Public Holiday rates from 250% to 225%
The rate reductions come into effect on the 1st of July 2017, so there is still plenty of time to convey these changes to your staff.