{"id":1881,"date":"2025-06-24T19:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T00:59:11","slug":"gria-four-day-week-retail-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/gria-four-day-week-retail-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"GRIA\u2019s Four-Day Week Proposal Explained for Retail Employers"},"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 four-day week proposal?\">What is the four-day week proposal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Who benefits from this change?\">Who benefits from this change?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"When would it be available?\">When would it be available?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Where can it be applied?\">Where can it be applied?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-4\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Why consider a four-day week?\">Why consider a four-day week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-5\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How to Implement This in Your Business\">How to Implement This in Your Business<\/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><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-7\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs about GRIA\u2019s Four-Day Week Proposal\">FAQs about GRIA\u2019s Four-Day Week Proposal<\/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 four-day week proposal?<\/h2>\n<p>The ARA has proposed that full-time employees under the Retail Award be allowed to work 38 hours over four days, rather than the standard five-day week. This aims to provide flexibility for employees, such as longer weekends or shorter daily commutes, while maintaining full-time entitlements.<\/p>\n<p>This change would not be mandatory. Employers and employees must mutually agree to the arrangement in writing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Who benefits from this change?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Employees seeking improved work-life balance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Parents needing flexible hours<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Employers wanting to modernise scheduling<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Businesses with peak-period staffing requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By condensing the week, businesses can retain high productivity while also supporting employee wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">When would it be available?<\/h2>\n<p>The Fair Work Commission is still reviewing the proposal. If adopted, we could see implementation start in 2025, pending consultations and feedback from unions, employers, and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Where can it be applied?<\/h2>\n<p>Any retail business in Australia covered by the General Retail Industry Award, from national chains to boutique outlets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-4\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Why consider a four-day week?<\/h2>\n<p>Recent studies show that four-day weeks can improve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Employee retention<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Productivity<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mental health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In trials both globally and in Australia, businesses reported reduced absenteeism and increased staff satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-5\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How to Implement This in Your Business<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Seek written consent from employees<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Adjust rosters to meet operational needs<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use Workstem\u2019s Rostering tools to build custom 4-day patterns<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monitor total work hours to avoid compliance issues<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Workstem\u2019s payroll platform automatically calculates overtime, ensuring compliance with award conditions even under new shift structures.<\/p>\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<h2 id=\"title-idx-7\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs about GRIA\u2019s Four-Day Week Proposal<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: Does a four-day week reduce employee pay?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> No. It\u2019s about redistributing 38 hours across four days, not reducing total hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Can I force all employees onto this model?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> No. The proposal is opt-in and requires mutual agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: What if someone works beyond 38 hours?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A3:<\/strong> Standard overtime and penalty rates still apply. Ensure tracking through tools like Workstem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: What are the risks?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A4:<\/strong> Poor planning could result in fatigue or operational gaps. Proper rostering is essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Will this affect part-time employees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A5:<\/strong> The focus is on full-time roles, but part-timers may still benefit if rostering flexibility increases.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><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><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><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><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><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><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><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><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content What is the four-day week proposal?Who benefits from this change?When would it be available?Where can it be applied?Why consider a four-day week?How to Implement This in Your BusinessHow Does Workstem Help?FAQs about GRIA\u2019s Four-Day Week Proposal What is the four-day week proposal? 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