How Fair Work Commission's decision will affect your salary?

The Fair Work Commission has cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for some workers in Australia.

A waitress is seen holding a coffee at a cafe in Canberra, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. The Fair Work Commission today announced cuts to Sunday and public holiday penalty rated in the retail and hospitality industries. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Sunday penalty rates ahve been cut by the Fair Work Commission. Source: AAP

The Fair Work Commission has cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for some workers in hospitality, fast food and retail.

This decision affects your pay depends on the industry you work in and the type of job you have - full  time, part time, or casual.

ABC has created a calculator to find out the impact on your pay.
penalty rate calculator
penalty rate calculator Source: penalty rate calculator ABC
The Fair Work Commission has said that this decision will not affect people who work in other industries.

The changes to public holiday pay will come into effect on July 1.

 


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