{"id":1879,"date":"2025-06-24T21:22:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T00:38:51","slug":"aras-retail-award-proposal-what-employers-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/aras-retail-award-proposal-what-employers-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"ARA\u2019s Retail Award Proposal: What Employers Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"What is the ARA\u2019s proposal?\">What is the ARA\u2019s proposal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Who does it affect?\">Who does it affect?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"When might these changes take effect?\">When might these changes take effect?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Where will the impact be felt?\">Where will the impact be felt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-4\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Why are these changes happening?\">Why are these changes happening?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-5\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How should employers prepare?\">How should employers prepare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-6\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How Does Workstem Help?\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">What is the ARA\u2019s proposal?<\/h2>\n<p>The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission in 2024 to update the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). This includes 13 proposed changes aimed at increasing flexibility, reducing complexity, and improving work-life balance for retail staff. Among the key changes are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Optional four-day working weeks<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Rolled-up salary options for managers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Flexible break and rest period rules<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Removal of the 19-starts-per-month cap for part-timers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These changes are designed to modernise Australia\u2019s retail workforce framework.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Who does it affect?<\/h2>\n<p>The proposals impact both large and small retailers across Australia who are covered under the Retail Award. It\u2019s particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Store managers and assistant managers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Full-time and part-time sales staff<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HR departments managing rostering and payroll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">When might these changes take effect?<\/h2>\n<p>If the Fair Work Commission approves the proposal, it could be implemented in stages starting as early as 2025. Retailers are encouraged to prepare now by reviewing their rosters and employment contracts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Where will the impact be felt?<\/h2>\n<p>Across Australia\u2014from shopping centres and supermarkets to online fulfilment hubs and family-run stores. The General Retail Industry Award covers over 1.2 million workers, so the ripple effect will be nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-4\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Why are these changes happening?<\/h2>\n<p>The ARA says the current award system is overly complex, especially for smaller retailers who struggle to interpret and apply the rules. The proposal is designed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Offer more autonomy to employees<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reduce administrative workload<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prevent compliance risks and accidental underpayment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Retail giants like Coles and Woolworths have supported the changes, citing flexibility as a win-win for workers and businesses alike.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-5\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How should employers prepare?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Review your payroll setup to accommodate new salary structures<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Communicate proposed options to your workforce<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Train managers on opt-in vs mandatory rules<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use tech tools like Workstem\u2019s Payroll and Rostering to simplify the implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-6\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify your payroll process and ensure accurate pay rates with Workstem\u2019s automated <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll system<\/a><\/span>. Our pre-built modern <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/award-interpretation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">award interpretation software<\/a><\/span> covers 122+ awards and 34 EBAs, and keeps you up-to-date with penalty rates and other award entitlements.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard and Advanced plans<\/a><\/span>, and enjoy a range of benefits such as Fair Work compliance, an employee self-service App, and custom rule set. We have integrated our system with<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Xero<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span> as well to bring you a complete HR SaaS solution for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Book a free demo with our payroll experts. Experience the efficiency and accuracy of <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem <\/a><\/span>today!<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1: Will employees lose penalty rates?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> Not unless they voluntarily opt into the rolled-up salary model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Do the changes apply to all staff?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2: <\/strong>No. Most changes are optional. For example, the four-day week and manager salary model are opt-in only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: Can I implement changes now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A3:<\/strong> Not until approved by the FWC. But reviewing your compliance systems now can help ease the transition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: Are public holidays still paid at penalty rates?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A4: <\/strong>Yes. All standard Award entitlements still apply unless a formal agreement is in place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: How can I keep track of these changes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A5:<\/strong> Stay updated via the FWC website, subscribe to ARA newsletters, or consult platforms like Workstem for automated compliance.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/payroll-system-retail-award-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Keep Your Payroll System Updated with General Retail Industry Award Changes?<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/retail-award-overtime-triggers-rates-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When to Pay Overtime under the Retail Award: Triggers and Rates<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/rostering-for-general-retail-industry-award-ma000004\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rostering for General Retail Industry Award [MA000004]<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/manage-break-entitlements-under-2025-retail-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Manage Break Entitlements Under 2025 Retail Award<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content What is the ARA\u2019s proposal?Who does it affect?When might these changes take effect?Where will the impact be felt?Why are these changes happening?How should employers prepare?How Does Workstem Help? 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