Employee Entitlements, Leave, Miscellaneous Award
The leave accrual for all fulltime permanent employees including nannies and domestic staff is 20 days annual (holiday leave) and 10 days personal/carer (sick leave). For part time employees this accrues on a pro rata basis. Each leave accrues on an ongoing basis...
Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award
Like nannies, au pairs in Australia are covered by pay and conditions outlined in the Miscellaneous Award. Au pairs can be exempt from the Miscellaneous Award and Fair Work Act, if the arrangement is one of cultural exchange rather than employment. A cultural exchange...
Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award, Nanny Pay
Miscellaneous Award In Australia nannies are covered by the Miscellaneous Award. With the majority of nannies classified as Level 2 pay and conditions, after the first 3 months in a role. As the employer, you are legally required to pay the minimum standard rate which...
Employee Entitlements, Miscellaneous Award
Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased the award minimum wages by 5.75%. The changes apply from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. This applies to all states except Western Australia and we would expect the...
Employee Entitlements, Leave, Miscellaneous Award
Recently family and domestic violence leave for all employees covered by the FWO Act changed from unpaid to paid leave. This applies to most employers of nannies and domestic staff, except those residing in Western Australia. Full-time, part-time and casual employees...
