
1 July 2020 Changes to Employee Entitlements
1 July always sees a flurry of changes in the employment law sector, and this year is no different. A summary of the most significant changes are as follows: - A. Increase to National Minimum Wage For employees who are not covered by an award or an agreement, from 1 July 2020, the new National Minimum Wage has increased to $19.84 per hour (up from $19.49), or $753.80 per week (up from $740.80). B. Award rates in Modern Awards For employees that are covered by an award, the