The Horticulture Award 2010 contains transitional arrangements to assist horticulture employers who are moving to the new modern award.
Important! If you are covered by the national workplace relations system, the National Employment Standards apply immediately.
Pay under modern awards
What if I was in the national system on 1 January 2010?
The rates of pay, loadings and penalty rates contained in the Horticulture Award 2010 came into force on 1 July 2010 - pre-existing pay and penalty rates applied up until this date.
A national system employer includes:
- all incorporated employers;
- all employers in Victoria; and
- all unincorporated employers (except in WA) that were covered by a federal award (including the Horticulture Industry (AWU) Award).
What if I moved from the state to the national system on 1 January 2010?
Changes will depend on what you were previously covered by in the state system. Generally, if you were covered by a state award it will continue to apply until 1 January 2011, unless you are under an enterprise agreement.
You should seek advice from your industry association or contact us for assistance.
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