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Section : Employees covered by an award
Domain : Human Resource Management
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Most employees in the national workplace system are covered by an award. Awards contain the minimum wage, as well as other terms and conditions, for employees in particular industries and occupations. Minimum wages under awards may include:
- pay rates for adults, in some cases, at different rates according to experience and qualifications
- pay rates for juniors, employees with disability, and employees to whom training arrangements apply
- casual loadings
- piece rates. Award rates are sometimes lower than the National Minimum Wage. For example, introductory rates might apply for a limited time after an employee starts their job. Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 An employee can't agree to be paid less than the minimum pay rates that apply for their job. For further information on awards, see our Awards section at fairwork.gov.au/awards To find the minimum wage under an award, you can use our Pay Calculator (PACT) at fairwork.gov.au/pact