Changes to Modern Award Annual Shutdown Provisions
Posted
Earlier this year we saw some changes to the annual shutdown provisions under many of the Modern Awards. Some of the Awards amended include:
- Building and Constriction General On-Site Award 2020
- Building and Construction Residential On-Site Award 2020
- Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020
- Clerks Private Sector Award 2020
- Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Award 2020
The amendments do not change the employer’s ability to shut down operations over the Christmas and New Year Period or to direct employees to take paid annual leave, where there is an accrued entitlement. However, where the employer intends to provide such a direction to their employees, the notice must be in writing and must be reasonable.
It would be recommended to review the applicable Modern Award to ensure compliance prior to issuing notice of your annual shutdown to ensure compliance with your applicable Award.
Should you wish to discuss further please reach out to the Master Builders Workplace Relations and Legal team on (02) 6175 5900.
