What is the Registered Clubs Award?
The Registered Clubs Award is a set of rules and regulations that apply to registered clubs in Australia. These rules and regulations are designed to ensure clubs operate in accordance with the law and provide a safe and responsible environment for members and guests. The award covers areas such as hours of operation, staff wages, gaming and alcohol regulations, and venue standards.
Who is covered by the Registered Clubs Award?
The Registered Clubs Award applies to all registered clubs in Australia, including those in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. This includes clubs such as RSL clubs, poker machine clubs and bowling clubs.
When I employ staff in an RSL club, bowling club or surf club, why do I need to ensure I am compliant with the Registered Clubs Award?
The Award sets out the minimum wages, conditions and entitlements for staff employed in registered clubs. This includes things like minimum rates of pay, hours of work, overtime and penalty rates, leave entitlements, and other entitlements and conditions. It is important to ensure you comply with the Award to ensure your staff are receiving their minimum legal entitlements.
When I am employing staff under the Registered Clubs Award, what features should my timesheet software have to ensure I pay staff at the right rates?
A timesheet software system that is compliant with the Award should have features such as the ability to enter different rates of pay depending on the type of work performed (e.g. ordinary rates, overtime rates and penalty rates), the ability to enter leave entitlements, and the ability to calculate payments made to staff in accordance with the Award.
Is there timesheet software that can help me automate pay rates under the Registered Clubs Award so that I don’t need to perform manual checks on employee timesheets?
Yes, there are timesheet software systems that have the capability to automatically calculate pay rates for your business. This can help to save time and ensure that staff are paid correctly.
What happens to a Club if they do not pay staff at the correct rate in 2023?
If a club does not pay staff at the correct rate under the Registered Clubs Award by 2023, they may be subject to investigation or prosecution by the relevant industrial relations body or the Fair Work Ombudsman. This could result in significant penalties or fines.
How do I demonstrate compliance if I am contacted by the Fair Work Ombudsman?
If you are contacted by the Fair Work Ombudsman, you should provide evidence that you are compliant, such as timesheets, pay slips, employee contracts, and records of employee wages and entitlements.
How can Fairtime help a venue that is employing staff under the Registered Clubs Award?
Fairtime is an online platform that provides employers with access to detailed information on the pay entitlements and other conditions of employment that must be met . It allows employers to quickly and accurately calculate the correct pay rates for their employees and ensure that they are compliant with the Award. It also provides access to up-to-date information on changes to the Award, so employers can stay informed and ensure that their staff are paid correctly.
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