October is Show Month and Public Holidays
With October fast approaching please note the following Public Holidays State-wide and observed in each area as applicable and prescribed as a public holiday under the Statutory Holidays Act 2000 (TAS)
- Friday 5th October- Burnie Show
- Thursday 11th October- Royal Launceston Show
- Friday 19th October - Flinders Island Show
- Thursday 25th October- Royal Hobart Show
It is important that employees receive the correct entitlements. The table below outlines briefly the entitlements under the various Awards applied by members for work performed on a public holiday. It should be used as a guide only and members should refer to the Award relevant to their business for the full extent of employee entitlements.
| Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 | Restaurant Industry Award 2010 | Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | 250% | 250% | 250% |
| Full Time (Hourly Paid) |
225% | 225% | 250% |
| Part Time Salary | 225% Cl 27.1 (Annualised) and cl 27.2 (Managerial) - time lieu equivalent to time worked (or for cl 27.1 salaries time may be added to annual leave accruals |
225% Cl 28 - time in lieu equivalent to time worked |
250% Cl 17.3 (managerial) - 250% |
Members are encouraged to contact the Tasmanian Hospitality Association office if they have any queries in relation to employee entitlements on the public holidays.
