Annual wage increase 2020

20 October 2020

Earlier this year the Fair Work Commission awarded a 1.75 percent increase to all minimum award rates of pay, based on a 38-hour week. Therefore, from the first complete pay period commencing on or after 1 November 2020 minimum wage rates increase – and employers must make sure that employees are paid at least the minimum rates.

For the automotive industry, the relevant operative dates:

• Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020
  The minimum award wage increase applies from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 November 2020
• National Training Wage (VRSR Award 2020)
  The minimum award wage increase applies from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 November 2020
• Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
  The minimum award wage increase applies from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 February 2021.

For member convenience, the VACC Industrial Relations department has released electronic wage guides, and the new wage rates also available in the Industrial Relations section of the member-website. 

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