A Summary of Key Employment Thresholds and Calculations for this Financial Year
Each financial year a number of key employment figures change. The following table sets out the key figures for this financial year as well as a summary of some of the key figures in employment law generally that affect our members.
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WAGE INCREASE |
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Amount |
1.75% |
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 |
Effective 1 November 2020 |
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Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020 |
Effective 1 November 2020 |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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High Income Threshold |
$153,600 per annum |
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Unfair Dismissal Compensation Limit |
$76,800 |
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Casual Loading |
25% |
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National Minimum Wage |
Per week: $753.80 Per hour: $19.84 |
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Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) Penalty Unit |
$222 |
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SUPERANNUATION |
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Compulsory Superannuation Contribution |
9.5% |
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Maximum Superannuation Contribution Amount |
$57,090 per quarter |
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REDUNDANCY |
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Redundancy – Tax-Free Threshold Calculations |
$10,989.00 + ($5,496.00 x completed years of service) |
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TAXATION |
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Employment Termination Cap |
$215,000 |
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Whole of Income Cap |
$180,000 |
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LONG SERVICE LEAVE – NSW, QLD & TAS |
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10 years of service |
2 months = 8.67 weeks |
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Pro Rata Long Service Leave Contribution for 10 years of service |
[ordinary hours worked during period of service] ÷ 52 x 8.6667 ÷ 10 = [amount of long service hours]
[amount of long service hours] x [the employee's ordinary hourly rate] = amount payable.
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A further 5 years of service |
1 month = 4.33 weeks |
Disclaimer: This summary is a guide only and is not legal advice. For more information on legislative or contractual obligations, please contact NECA Legal on 1300 361 099 or email law.clerk@neca.asn.au
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Published 23 July 2020
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