Casual loading after 1 July 2010

New casual loadings for modern awards containing transitional provisions will be phased in after 1 July 2010.

The transitional provisions could be in the form of a model phasing schedule or specific transitional arrangements which are unique to that modern award.

Where there is a model phasing schedule, the modern award will generally have a section with instructions on phasing in the increase or decrease to casual loadings.

If the modern award introduces a new casual loading, the new entitlement will generally need to be progressively phased in.

The increases and decreases in the percentage, or the introduction of new percentages, will generally be phased in commencing from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2010 in 5 annual instalments of 20 per cent. The full modern award rate is payable from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2014.

Employers will also need to take into consideration the minimum wage decisions that Fair Work Australia will apply from 1 July each year.

Consult your relevant modern award for any specific transitional arrangements.

See the relevant information in Fair Work Australia