The federal court has passed judgement to uphold the fair work commissions decision on penalty rates. The job types directly effected by this decision are that in the retail, restaurant, and hospitality fields. This decision will result in: extended hours on Sundays, and more available hours on public holidays. This decision will affect about 220,000 workers in retail, pharmacy, and fast food. The overall response to the decision seems to be positive, for the fact that people would rather shop or work on Sundays, rather then go to church like in the past.
Key Takeaways:
- ASBFEO welcomes federal courts decision to uphold Fair Work Commission’s choice on penalty rates
- The commissions decision will affect about 220,000 workers in retail, pharmacy, fast food and hospitality
- Employers will begin offering longer opening hours and more shifts on sundays
“The Federal Court has found the Fair Work Commission met its legal obligations through the exhaustive two-year process it undertook to reach a decision.”
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