{"id":2127,"date":"2025-07-26T02:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/%e8%87%aa%e5%8b%95%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T02:13:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:13:40","slug":"uwus-2024-cleaning-industry-wins-portable-leave-wage-increases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/uwus-2024-cleaning-industry-wins-portable-leave-wage-increases\/","title":{"rendered":"UWU\u2019s 2024 Cleaning Industry Wins: Portable Leave &amp; Wage Increases"},"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=\"2024&#8217;s Biggest Wins for Cleaners\">2024&#8217;s Biggest Wins for Cleaners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How These Changes Affect Employers\uff1f\">How These Changes Affect Employers\uff1f<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Future Campaigns: What\u2019s Next for 2025?\">Future Campaigns: What\u2019s Next for 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How Workstem Helps Cleaning Services Award Businesses\">How Workstem Helps Cleaning Services Award Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-4\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs About the Cleaning Services Award\u00a0 2025\">FAQs About the Cleaning Services Award\u00a0 2025<\/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'><p>The United Workers Union (UWU) has achieved significant milestones in the cleaning industry for 2024, notably with the expansion of Portable Long Service Leave in Victoria and verified wage increases across Queensland. This blog delves into the details of these achievements and outlines the ongoing campaigns for further advancements in the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">2024&#8217;s Biggest Wins for Cleaners<\/h2>\n<p>Portable Long Service Leave (Victoria Expansion)<\/p>\n<h3>What Changed:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Previously only for large contractors<\/li>\n<li>Now covers small businesses (&lt;15 employees) since Jan 2024<\/li>\n<li>Accumulate leave across multiple employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Register for Portable Leave <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleaningsl.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verified Wage Increases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Queensland Health EB9 Agreement (2023-24)<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Increase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>New Base Rate (Level 3)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2023<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4.75%<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$25.87 \u2192 $27.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4.25%<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$27.10 \u2192 $28.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/employment\/conditions\/awards\/eb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clause 12.3, QLD Health EB9<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Cleaning Award Adjustments\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3.5% minimum wage increase (projected for 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Backpay available for underpaid workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How These Changes Affect Employers\uff1f<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For Portable Leave (VIC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register employees within 14 days of hiring<\/li>\n<li>Contribute 0.85% of wages to the scheme<\/li>\n<li>Audit risk: Unregistered businesses face $10k+ fines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Wage Increases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Update payroll systems before July 1, 2024<\/li>\n<li>Budget for higher penalty rates (calculated on new base)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Workstem Tip: Our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll <\/a><\/span>software auto-updates award rates.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Future Campaigns: What\u2019s Next for 2025?<\/h2>\n<p>While recent victories have been significant, the UWU continues to advocate for better conditions in the cleaning industry. For 2025, the union is pushing for a 5% base wage rise as well as the introduction of portable leave for workers in Western Australia and South Australia. Stay updated on the progress of these campaigns as we continue to fight for comprehensive benefits for all cleaning workers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How Workstem Helps Cleaning Services Award Businesses<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify award interpretation and payroll processing with <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem<\/a>,<\/span> the all-in-one <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce management &amp; payroll software<\/a> <\/span>designed for every industry. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our system supports <\/span><b>122+ modern awards &amp; 34 EAs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the<\/span><b> Cleaning Services Award 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and keeps you up-to-date with changes in wage rates, penalty rates, and overtime rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing payroll under the Cleaning Services Award 2025 can be complex. Workstem\u2019s workforce management software ensures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our award interpretation software<\/li>\n<li>Auto-calculates penalties + casual loading<\/li>\n<li>Flags classification errors<\/li>\n<li>Generates Fair Work-compliant payslips<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integrations with<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span>, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose from our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard or Advanced plan<\/a><\/span> to suit your business needs, and stay Fair Work compliant with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Book a free demo<\/span><\/a> with our payroll experts and experience how Workstem can streamline your payroll and workforce operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-4\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs About the Cleaning Services Award\u00a0 2025<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: What\u2019s new in the 2025 Cleaning Services Award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A1: 3.5% minimum wage increase (projected) for all cleaner levels\uff1bStronger record-keeping requirements for remote\/work-from-home cleaners\uff1bClarified overtime rules for mobile workers (travel time between sites now counts toward daily hours).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Are casual cleaners entitled to the same benefits as part-time or full-time employees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A2: No, casual cleaners receive a casual loading but do not have access to paid leave benefits provided to part-time or full-time employees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: What are the common penalties for misclassifying cleaning staff?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A3: Employers can face fines and legal penalties if they incorrectly classify cleaning staff or fail to comply with the pay rates set forth in the Cleaning Services Award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: Do part-time cleaners get penalty rates?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A4: Yes! Part-timers receive the same penalties as full-timers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>125% Saturdays<\/li>\n<li>150% Sundays<\/li>\n<li>250% Public Holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q5: Can Workstem help with casual employee management?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A5: Absolutely. Workstem supports casual loading, dynamic rosters, and real-time tracking to ensure casual workers are paid correctly and fairly under the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Is Workstem compliant with Fair Work and STP2?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A6: Yes, Workstem is fully compliant with Fair Work obligations and Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2), ensuring seamless reporting to the ATO.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More\uff1a<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/cleaning-services-award-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleaning Services Award Guide [MA000022]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/cleaning-services-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleaning Services Award<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awards<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Automate MA000022 compliance with Workstem\u2019s payroll software. <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/au.hrm.workstem.com\/registry\/?locales=en_au&amp;_gl=1*jlp276*_gcl_au*NjMyMDgzOTI5LjE3NDUzNzE5Nzk.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Start Free Trial]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content 2024&#8217;s Biggest Wins for CleanersHow These Changes Affect Employers\uff1fFuture Campaigns: What\u2019s Next for 2025?How Workstem Helps Cleaning Services Award BusinessesFAQs About the Cleaning Services Award\u00a0 2025 The United Workers Union (UWU) has achieved significant milestones in the cleaning industry for 2024, notably with the expansion of Portable Long Service Leave in Victoria&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[40,42],"class_list":["post-2127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-award-interpretation","tag-popular"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UWU\u2019s 2024 Cleaning Industry Wins: Portable Leave &amp; Wage Increases - Workstem Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the United Workers Union&#039;s 2024 victories for cleaners\u2014including portable long service leave expansion and verified wage increases up to 4.75%. 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