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Table of content
- What is the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- Who is covered by the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- How are the hours of work arranged in the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
- Wages and allowances calculation in the Joinery and Building Trades Award
- Leave Manage in the Joinery and Building Trades Award
- Why choose Workstem?
What is the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
The Joinery and Building Trades Award is an industrial award setting employment terms and conditions for workers in this sector. It covers wages, work hours, leave entitlements, and specific employment conditions.This Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020 actually started on January 1, 2010, and version 2020 has seen a few updates to its terms since then. But don’t stress – these changes won’t mess with any rights or duties you had under the old version.
Who is covered by the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
There are some typical classifications under the Joinery and Building Trades Award include tradespersons such as carver, joiner, carpenter, stonemason, plasterer, signwriter, painter and letter cutter.The Joinery Award extends its coverage to include labor hire firms and their employees assigned to organizations within the joinery and building trades industry.
How are the hours of work arranged in the Joinery and Building Trades Award?
Employees typically work 38 hours weekly under this Award. Day workers work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, across a 20-day 4-week cycle. Overtime and public holiday rates are determined by the award. If an employee works on a public holiday, they are entitled to a minimum of 4 hours’ pay at 250% of their ordinary hourly rate.
Wages and allowances calculation in the Joinery and Building Trades Award
- Minimum Rates
| Employee classification | Minimum weekly rate |
Minimum hourly rate |
|
Level 1 |
859.30 | 22.61 |
|
Level 2 |
882.80 |
23.23 |
| Level 3 | 914.90 |
24.08 |
|
Level 4 |
945.00 | 24.87 |
|
Level 5 |
995.00 | 26.18 |
| Level 6 | 1026.20 |
27.01 |
| Level 7 | 1057.40 |
27.83 |
- Apprentice minimum rates
Apprentices who start their training contract after January 1, 2014, will receive a minimum pay rate. This rate is calculated as a percentage of the minimum weekly rate for level 5 classification. The calculation is made using specified tables and rounded to the nearest $0.10, with amounts less than $0.05 disregarded.apprentice minimum rates.
- Four year apprenticeship (nominal term)
| Stage of apprenticeship | Minimum training requirements on entry | Has not completed year 12 |
Has completed year 12 |
|
% of the level 5 minimum weekly rate |
|||
|
Stage 1 |
Before reaching the minimum training requirements for Stage 2, and upon commencement of training, | 50 | 55 |
| Stage 2 | Stage 2 of the apprenticeship is reached either after achieving 25% of the specified competencies for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualifications, or within 12 months of starting the apprenticeship, whichever is earlier. | 60 |
65 |
|
Stage 3 |
Stage 2 of the apprenticeship is achieved either by reaching 50% of the specified competencies for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualifications, or within 12 months of starting Stage 2, whichever is earlier. | 75 | 75 |
| Stage 4 | Stage 3 of the apprenticeship is reached either by attaining 75% of the specified competencies for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualifications, or within 12 months of starting Stage 3,whichever is earlier. | 90 |
90 |
There are still three year apprenticeships (nominal term), adult apprentice minimum rates with different years and type.We should check the National Training Wage, while employees eligible for a supported wage due to disability can find details in the Supported Wage System. More details can be found in Fair Work.
- Allowances list
|
All-purpose allowances |
Wage-related allowances |
|
Expense-related allowances |
Special rates—wage-related allowances |
| Special rates—other allowances |
Special rates are not cumulative or subject to addition of penalties |
Leave Manage in the Joinery and Building Trades Award
Annual Leave Loading: Employees are entitled to a 17.5% loading during annual leave, calculated based on minimum wages, loadings, and allowances specified in the agreement.
Commencement of Annual Leave for Distant Jobs: Annual leave starts on the first full working day after an employee returns from a distant job.
Excessive Leave Accruals: Employees with more than 8 weeks of accrued annual leave may confer with the employer to address the excess.
Directions to Take Annual Leave: Employers may direct employees to take paid annual leave if agreement cannot be reached, ensuring certain conditions are met.
Requests by Employees for Leave: Employees with excessive leave accruals can request paid annual leave, subject to specific conditions.
Annual Leave in Advance: Employers and employees can agree in writing for the employee to take annual leave before accruing entitlement.
Direction to Take Annual Leave During Shutdown: Employers may direct employees to take annual leave during shutdown periods, with specific notice requirements and conditions.
Proportionate Leave on Termination: Employees must be paid for accrued but unused annual leave upon termination.
Cashing Out of Annual Leave: Paid annual leave can be cashed out under specific agreements, with conditions to ensure fairness and compliance with the law.
Why choose Workstem?
Using a digital Workforce Management software means you don’t have to deal with complicated manual calculations, which helps reduce the chance of mistakes. This frees up more energy to focus on business growth instead of handling employee complaints. You can get support from our professional service team who have been dedicated in human resource management and payroll calculation for over 10 years.
Benefits listed below
- Best-tailored solution for your business
- Save up 50% time to manage staff
- Seamless integration with NetSuite, Xero and more
- 100% award interpretation updated with Fair Work
