The national minimum wage increased by 3% from 1 July 2019 to $19.49 an hour which, according to the Fair Work Commission, will affect over 2 million workers.
Who does it apply to?
It applies to:
- all modern awards for employees on minimum wage; and
- the national minimum wage for award free employees.
This increase does not affect employees who are paid more than minimum wage.
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What do you need to do?
The increase applies from the first full pay period after 1 July so you must ensure that you update the pay rates for all employees that are on the minimum wage or engaged under a modern award for the first pay run in the 2019-2020 financial year.
You will also need to update your casual employees and your penalty rates in accordance with this change.