Modern Award guides
Modern Award compliance, in plain English
The Modern Awards that catch Australian SMEs most often — who they cover, how pay and penalties are structured, and what changed at the 1 July review. These are management guides, not rate tables: for the exact current figures we link straight to Fair Work, because they change every year. General information only, not advice.
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Clerks — Private Sector Award 2020
Who the Clerks — Private Sector Award covers, how its minimum rates and penalties are structured, what changed on 1 July, and the compliance traps that catch employers. General information, not advice.
Read the guide →MA000004
General Retail Industry Award 2020
Who the General Retail Industry Award covers, how minimum rates, weekend and public-holiday penalties are structured, what changed on 1 July, and the traps that catch retail employers. General information, not advice.
Read the guide →MA000009
Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
Who the Hospitality Award (HIGA) covers, how rates, split shifts, casual loading and penalties are structured, what changed on 1 July, and the traps that catch hospitality employers. General information, not advice.
Read the guide →MA000020
Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020
Who the Building and Construction General On-site Award covers, how rates, allowances, RDOs and travel are structured, what changed on 1 July, and the traps that catch builders. General information, not advice.
Read the guide →More award guides are being added. Need one that isn’t here yet, or unsure which award applies to your team? That’s exactly what we confirm during onboarding.
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We identify the right Modern Award for every role, classify correctly, and run award-compliant payroll that re-checks after each 1 July increase.