Pay Scale Summary Update for SAPA Members

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1 Pay Scale Summary Update for SAPA Members Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Pay rates effective from 1 July 2013 & 1 December 2013 Date of issue: 1 July 2013 The following Pay Scale Summary provides an outline of the rates of pay, loadings, penalty rates and allowances that will apply to employees covered and transitioning to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 from the old Social and Community Services Employees (State) Award Queensland. The pay rates detailed herein reflect the recent Federal Minimum Wage increase effective 1 July November For ease of reference we also include the pay scales summary for wage increases payable under the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) from 1 December June Equal Remuneration Order increases In addition to the Federal Minimum Wage order each year (on 1 July) the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) by the Fair Work Commission will also gradually increase pay rates over the next 8 years from 1 December each year for social and community services and crisis accommodation employees covered under the Modern SACS Award. The ERO decision means that employees will receive two wage increases every year on 1 July and 1 December over the next eight years. To view the full modern award - Other transitional arrangements While transitional arrangements (from the old QLD SACS Award) DO NOT apply to base rates of pay they do apply to certain penalties and loadings such as casual loading. In the case of casual loading for example the rate under the old WA SACS Award was 20% and the new rate under the Modern SACS Award is 25%. As such Casual loading is transitioning from 20% to 25%. The current rate is 23% and on 1 July 2013 it will increase to 24% and the following year it will increase to 25%. Employers do not need to phase in the increases to casual loading they can pay 25% from 1 July 2013 if they chose to. Disclaimer: These pay rates are intended to provide a guide of general information and may be subject to change. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Formal advice addressing the specific needs of your organisation should be sought prior to implementing these rates if you are unsure. Please contact Employer Assist on MCILROY IR GROUP 2013

2 Current pay scale summary from 1 July 2013 Level Per week $ Per hour $ Social and Community Services Worker 1 # Social and Community Services Worker 2 Social and Community Services Worker 3 Crisis accommodation employee level 1 associate diploma/advanced certificate year degree year degree Social and Community Services Worker 4 Crisis accommodation employee level 2 Social and Community Services Worker 5 Crisis accommodation employee level 3 Social and Community Services Worker 6 Crisis accommodation employee level 4 Social and Community Services Worker 7 Social and Community Services Worker

3 Current pay scale summary from 1 December 2013 Level Per week $ Per hour $ Social and Community Services Worker 1 # Social and Community Services Worker 2 Social and Community Services Worker 3 Crisis accommodation employee level 1 Associate diploma/advanced certificate # Fair Work Commission s Equal Remuneration Order is applicable for levels 2 to 8 only year degree year degree Social and Community Services Worker 4 Crisis accommodation employee level 2 Social and Community Services Worker 5 Crisis accommodation employee level 3 Social and Community Services Worker 6 Crisis accommodation employee level 4 Social and Community Services Worker 7 Social and Community Services Worker

4 Following is a summary of other essential provisions within the SACS Modern Award relating to wages, penalties, loadings etc. Ordinary Week For one week For two weeks For four weeks Hours 38 per week for five days with shifts not exceeding eight 76 in 10 shifts not exceeding eight each 152 to be worked as 19 shifts of eight each By mutual agreement, employee can work up to 10 per shift Span of Employee type Hours Day worker 6.00 am and 8.00 pm Monday to Sunday Shift workers - Afternoon shift: finishes after 8.00 pm and at or before 12 midnight Monday to Friday at 12.5 % loading - Night shift: finishes after 12 midnight or commences before 6.00 am Monday to Friday at 15% loading - Public holiday at 50% loading Modern Award overtime and loading Type Loading Casual loading 25% on the ordinary rate of pay Saturday work within % from 12am Saturday up to 11:59pm Saturday rostered Sunday work within 38 rostered 200% from 12am Sunday up to 11.59pm Sunday Overtime - disability services, - first 2 150% home care and day care employees Overtime -social and - first 3 150% community services and crisis accommodation employees Overtime on Sunday 200% Overtime on public holiday 250% Overtime for part time - first 2 150% Employees Overtime for part time - first 2 150% Employees exceeding 10 Note: by mutual agreement TOIL can be taken on a time for time basis paid at ordinary rates Transitional overtime and loading (if applicable) Type Loading Casual loading 24% on the ordinary rate of pay Saturday work within 38 rostered Sunday work within 38 rostered 150% from 12am Saturday up to 11:59pm Saturday 195% from 12am Sunday up to 11.59pm Sunday

5 Allowances clauses 20 and 25 from 1 July 2013 Name and Clause Description Amount Sleepovers (25.7) (a) A sleepover means when an employee is required to sleep overnight on the employer s premises. (b) The span for a sleepover will be a continuous period of $41.88 for eight. each night (c) Employees will be provided with a separate room with a bed, use of staff facilities and free board and lodging for each night when the employee sleeps over. Meal Allowance (20.3) First Aid Qualifications (20.4) Travel allowance (20.5) On call allowance (20.9) An employee will be supplied with an adequate meal where an employer has adequate cooking and dining facilities or be paid a meal allowance An employee holding first aid qualifications and appointed by the employer to perform first aid duty will be paid a weekly allowance. Where an employee is required and authorised by their employer to use their motor vehicle in the course of their duties a. Monday to Friday b. Any other time $11.73 $14.27 $0.76 per km $17.09 $33.85 Allowances clauses 20 and 25 from 1 December 2013 Name and Clause Description Amount Sleepovers (25.7) (a) A sleepover means when an employee is required to sleep overnight on the employer s premises. (b) The span for a sleepover will be a continuous period of $43.09 for eight. each night (c) Employees will be provided with a separate room with a bed, use of staff facilities and free board and lodging for each night when the employee sleeps over. Meal Allowance (20.3) First Aid Qualifications (20.4) Travel allowance (20.5) On call allowance (20.9) An employee will be supplied with an adequate meal where an employer has adequate cooking and dining facilities or be paid a meal allowance An employee holding first aid qualifications and appointed by the employer to perform first aid duty will be paid a weekly allowance. Where an employee is required and authorised by their employer to use their motor vehicle in the course of their duties a. Monday to Friday b. Any other time $11.73 $14.69 $0.76 per km $17.59 $34.83 The are preferred providers to SAPA providing the Employer Assist service to all SAPA members. You are able to access this service free as a part of your member benefits with SAPA. Some of our additional services are fee for service. We can assist your business with your Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) or SACS Modern Award compliance requirements on or visit our website at Gwen McIlroy & the Employer Assist team