EXPLAINING THE NEW WAGE RATES

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1 EXPLAINING THE NEW WAGE RATES 16 July, 2012 Introduction: Wage rates payable by operators after the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2012 will change. This Information below explains these changes. 1. OPERATORS WITH TfNSW CONTRACT AND AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT DO NOT HAVE RATES AGREED BEYOND 30/6/12 These rates are yet to be settled. Please await further advice from BusNSW. Continue to use the July 2011 rates until advised otherwise. 2. OPERATORS WITH REGISTERED ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT DO NOT HAVE RATES AGREED BEYOND 30/6/12 These rates are yet to be settled. Please await further advice from BusNSW. Continue to use the July 2011 rates until advised otherwise. 3. BUS OPERATORS WITHOUT TfNSW CONTRACT OR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Bus operators without a TfNSW contract would be subject to the changes to the Passenger Vehicle Transport Award (PVTA) which incorporate: The 2.9% rise in the national minimum wage recently determined by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia; The third year s transition to the PVTA Refer to the attached Wage Rates pages from the Bulletin. Note that the Fair Work Act provides that existing workers should not be disadvantaged by the introduction of a modern award. This means that if the new rates result in a decrease in wage rates for existing workers, these workers should continue to be paid at the pre-july rates. However, new workers employed on or after 1 July 2012 would be paid the transitional rates outlined in the Bulletin 4. COACH OPERATORS WITHOUT AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT CATERS FOR INCREASES BEYOND 30/6/12 Coach operators without an Enterprise Agreement would be subject to the changes to the PVTA which incorporate: 1

2 The 2.9% rise in the national minimum wage recently determined by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia; The third year s transition to the PVTA Refer to the attached Wage Rates pages from the Bulletin. Note that the Fair Work Act provides that existing workers should not be disadvantaged by the introduction of a modern award. This means that if the new rates result in a decrease in wage rates for existing workers, these workers should continue to be paid at the pre-july rates. However, new workers employed on or after 1 July 2012 would be paid the transitional rates outlined in the Bulletin The table below provides a summary of the changes. OPERATOR TYPE WAGE RATES 1st Full pay period July 2012 OPERATORS WITH TfNSW CONTRACT BUT NO ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Not impacted by change to PVTA Use July 2011 rates until new rates advised OPERATORS WITH REGISTERED ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT DOES NOT HAVE RATES AGREED BEYOND 30/6/12 Not impacted by change to PVTA Use July 2011 rates until new rates advised BUS OPERATORS WITHOUT TfNSW CONTRACT OR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT HAS RATES BEYOND 30/6/12 3rd Year s Transition from Bus Award to PVTA (Refer Wage Rates pages from Bulletin) COACH OPERATORS WITHOUT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THAT HAS RATES BEYOND 30/6/12 3rd Year s Transition From Coach Award to PVTA (Refer Wage Rates pages from Bulletin) This information has been prepared by BusNSW for Bus Operators to assist with understanding of relevant issues. BusNSW shall not be liable for any matter contained herein or any loss suffered by an Operator due to reliance on this information. Contact BusNSW on (02) for assistance. 2

3 Wage Rates - Bus Drivers Applies From First Full Pay Period After 1 July 2011 NOTE - July 2012 Rates NOT settled - TBA Operators with TfNSW Contract and Enterprise Agreement 1 (BusNSW Recommended Rates) Operators with TfNSW Contract and No Enterprise Agreement (BusNSW Recommended Rates) 38 hour week Per Hour Time & Half Time & Three Qtrs Double Time Double Time & Half Permanent 25% 38 hour week Per Hour Time & Half Time & Three Qtrs Double Time Double Time & Half Permanent 25% (Inc % loading for OTE) Per Hour For Overtime (15% loading) Time & Half Double Time (Inc. 15% + 1/12 holiday pay for OTE) Per Hour For Overtime (15% loading) Time & Half Double Time D/C when issue tix or collect fares (Per day) Articulated Bus (Per shift) 5.63 Crib break no toilet facilities (Per shift) 1.99 Meal Work before 6am/ after 6pm (Per day) 1.99 Broken shift finish after 10pm (Per day) 2.70 D/C when issue tix or collect fares (Per day) Articulated Bus (Per shift) Meal Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 2 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car used: 0.74 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals and accommodation costs First Aid 3 Per hour (OTE only) Refers to the majority of O/MBSC operators and some regional operators who are covered by a registered Enterprise Agreement 2. Applies where the operator requests the employee to obtain a medical report OR where the employee is required to use a doctor of the operator s choice. 3. Where operator appoints employee as First Aid Officer and employee holds First Aid Certificate Where appropriate the information in these pages is based upon figures provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). While BusNSW makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, BusNSW does not give any guarantee, undertaking or warranty whatsoever in relation to the guide, including in relation to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the guide. Operators are encouraged to seek their own legal and financial advice. By agreeing to use this guide of information, the user agrees to indemnify BusNSW against any loss or liability suffered by a user or a third party, arising out of the provision of the information, howsoever caused. 34

4 Wage Rates - Bus Drivers From First Full Pay Period After 1 July 2012 Operators with No TfNSW Contract and No Enterprise Agreement Third year s transition to PVTA GRADE hour week Per Hour Time & a Half Double Time Double Time & a Half Operators with No TfNSW Contract and No Enterprise Agreement Third year s transition to PVTA GRADE hour week Per Hour Time & a Half Double Time Double Time & a Half Operators with No TfNSW Contract and No Enterprise Agreement Third year s transition to PVTA GRADE 4 6 PERMANENT 38 hour week Per Hour Time & a Half Double Time Double Time & a Half (inc % loading for OTE)* Per Hour Time & a Half (Saturday) Double Time (Sunday) Double Time & a Half (Public Holiday) * (inc % loading for OTE) Per Hour Time & a Half (Saturday) Double Time (Sunday) Double Time & a Half (Public Holiday) * (inc % loading for OTE) Per Hour Time & a Half (Saturday) Double Time (Sunday) Double Time & a Half (Public Holiday) Articulated Bus Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 7 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car 0.75 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals accommodation costs First Aid 8 Per hour (OTE only) 0.35 Articulated Bus Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 7 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car 0.75 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals accommodation costs First Aid 8 Per hour (OTE only) 0.35 Articulated Bus Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 7 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car 0.75 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals accommodation costs First Aid 8 Per hour (OTE only) 0.35 * Casuals working overtime are paid the same overtime as permanent drivers (i.e. No casual loading for overtime) Refer to permanant rates. 4. Grade 2: Driver of School bus with carrying capacity of less than 25 school children 5. Grade 3: Driver of School bus with carrying capacity of 25 or more school children OR regular route vehicle with carrying capacity of less than 25 passengers OR vehicle which undertakes charter, single day tours or which operates regularly between fixed terminals with a return distance less than 650 km 6. Grade 4: Driver of regular route vehicle with carrying capacity of 25 passengers or more 7. Applies where the operator requests the employee to obtain a medical report OR where the employee is required to use a doctor of the operator s choice 8. Where operator appoints employee as First Aid Officer and employee holds First Aid Certificate Where appropriate the information in these pages is based upon figures provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). While BusNSW makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, BusNSW does not give any guarantee, undertaking or warranty whatsoever in relation to the guide, including in relation to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the guide. Operators are encouraged to seek their own legal and financial advice. By agreeing to use this guide of information, the user agrees to indemnify BusNSW against any loss or liability suffered by a user or a third party, arising out of the provision of the information, howsoever caused. 35

5 Wage Rates - Coach Drivers From First Full Pay Period After 1 July 2012 No Enterprise Agreement No Enterprise Agreement Third Year s Transition to PVTA GRADE 3 9 Third Year s Transition to PVTA GRADE hour week Per Hour Time & a Half Double Time Double Time & a Half hour week Per Hour Time & a Half Double Time Double Time & a Half * (Inc % 11 for OTE) Per Hour Time & Half (Saturday) Double Time (Sunday) Double Time & a Half (Public Holiday) * (Inc % 11 for OTE) Per Hour Time & Half (Saturday) Double Time (Sunday) Double Time & a Half (Public Holiday) Articulated Bus (Per shift) Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 12 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car 0.75 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals accommodation costs First Aid 13 Per hour (OTE only) 0.35 Articulated Bus (Per shift) Medical: Diff between medical cost and medicare rebate 12 Travel: base rate for hours travelling plus expenses (if car 0.75 per km) Living Away from Home: 8 hrs at base rate plus meals accommodation costs First Aid 13 Per hour (OTE only) 0.35 * Casuals working overtime are paid the same overtime as permanent drivers (i.e. No casual loading for overtime) Refer to permanant rates. 9. Grade 3: Coach driver which undertakes charter, single day tours or which operates regularly between fixed terminals with a return distance less than 650 km 10. Grade 4: Coach driver with 25 or more passengers on extended trip/tour with a return distance of 650km or more 11. This rate is for operators who commenced business prior to 26 March Operators commencing business after this date apply a casual OTE rate of 21%. 12. Applies where the operator requests the employee to obtain a medical report OR where the employee is required to use a doctor of the operator s choice 13. Where operator appoints employee as First Aid Officer and employee holds First Aid Certificate Where appropriate the information in these pages is based upon figures provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). While BusNSW makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, BusNSW does not give any guarantee, undertaking or warranty whatsoever in relation to the guide, including in relation to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the guide. Operators are encouraged to seek their own legal and financial advice. By agreeing to use this guide of information, the user agrees to indemnify BusNSW against any loss or liability suffered by a user or a third party, arising out of the provision of the information, howsoever caused. 36

6 Wage Rates - Other Staff From First Full Pay Period After 1 July 2012 Mechanics (No Enterprise Agreement) Third Year s Transition to Manufacturers Award 2010 (Level C10) Per Hour Tool Allowance per hour (OTE only) (inc. 19% loading) Per Hour APPRENTICES Completed Yr 10 or Less 1st Year Per hour nd Year Per hour rd Year Per hour th Year Per hour Completed Yr 11 1st Year Per hour nd Year Per hour rd Year Per hour th Year Per hour Completed Yr 12 1st Year Per hour nd Year Per hour rd Year Per hour th Year Per hour Apprentice Tool Allowance 1st Year Per hour (OTE only) nd Year Per hour (OTE only) rd Year Per hour (OTE only) th Year Per hour (OTE only) Clerical / Administration (No Enterprise Agreement) Third Year s Transition to Clerks Private Sector Award st Year Level 1 (Per week) nd Year Level 1 (Per week) rd Year Level 1 (Per week) st Year Level 2 (Per week) nd Year Level 2 (Per week) Level 3 (Per week) Level 4 (Per week) Level 5 (Per week) (inc. 27% loading) 1st Year Level 1 (Per hour) nd Year Level 1 (Per hour) rd Year Level 1 (Per hour) st Year Level 2 (Per hour) nd Year Level 2 (Per hour) Level 3 (Per hour) Level 4 (Per hour) Level 5 (Per hour) Cleaner or Caretaker (No Enterprise Agreement) Third Year s Transition to Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award GRADE 1 PERMANENT CLEANER $ 38 hour week Per Hour CASUAL CLEANER (inc. 21% loading) Per Hour PERMANENT CARETAKER $ 38 hour week Per Hour CASUAL CARETAKER (inc. 21% loading) Per Hour Leading Hands in charge of: 3-10 employees (P/Hr OTE only) employees (P/Hr OTE only) More than 20 employees First Aid (Per hour OTE only) Meal Where appropriate the information in these pages is based upon figures provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). While BusNSW makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, BusNSW does not give any guarantee, undertaking or warranty whatsoever in relation to the guide, including in relation to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the guide. Operators are encouraged to seek their own legal and financial advice. By agreeing to use this guide of information, the user agrees to indemnify BusNSW against any loss or liability suffered by a user or a third party, arising out of the provision of the information, howsoever caused. 37