The Fair Work Commission has advised of the decision issued by the Expert Panel in the Annual Wage Review 2016/17 resulting in an increase to the minimum wage effective 1 JULY 2017.
CLICK HERE for the NEW rates of pay for employees effective 1 JULY 2017.
ALLOWANCES FOR EMPLOYEES
Allowances for employees are provided for under clause 14 of the Horse & Greyhound Training Award 2010 (HGTA). These include allowances relating to racecourse attendance, meals, boots, caps and vests.
CLICK HERE for a summary of these expense related allowances that should be read in conjunction with the provisions under the HGTA.
RACE MEETING ATTENDANCE FEES & TRAINING FEES FOR TRAINERS
The ATA has updated the ATA Recommended Race Meeting Attendance Fees and Training Fees.
Please note: These Fees are provided as a guide only for Members to take into consideration when reviewing their own circumstances and operational costs.
CLICK HERE to access this information
THE FAIR WORK INFORMATION STATEMENT
Members are reminded of the legal requirement for Employers to supply Employees with The Fair Work Information Statement as soon as possible after the commencement of employment. The statement provides basic information on matters that will affect their employment and is available by CLICKING HERE
SUPERANNUATION REMAINS AT 9.5%
ATA Members are advised that Superannuation (SGL) will remain at 9.5% from 1 July 2017.
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- Employers SuperStream Checklist
CLICK HERE to go to the ATO website and employers Checklist for SuperStream.
- Employers SuperStream Checklist
- Making Contributions for your Employees
CLICK HERE to visit the Nationwide Superannuation Fund (NSF Super) website page to follow an easy step by step guide to making contributions for your employees.
NSF Super is a Superannuation Fund named within the Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2010.
TAX TABLES
Information relating to Tax Tables for the 2017/18 income year are available at Australian Taxation Office
The ATA recommends that Members review their payroll systems and records, in particular to check compliance with pay slip requirements, wage rates, hours of work, superannuation and workcover.
Members who are uncertain of any of these matters should contact the ATA’s Industrial Relations Manager for assistance on (03) 9372 1688 or email ata@austrainers.com.au
