From the 1st of January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages by employers will be criminalized as part of reforms to workplace rules.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.75% increase in minimum wages following its 2024 Annual Wage Review. The increase will apply to minimum base pay rates from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024.
For Educators and ECTs minimum wage rates in awards increased by 5.75% in July, so it’s time to recheck your wages.
The federal government has been urged by the United Workers Union to provide funding for a 25% pay increase in this year's budget.
An urgent 25% wage increase is demanded by frustrated Educators who claim they are overworked and underpaid in order to address issues with excessive turnover in the sector.
For ECT's working in early childhood services, they are on the Educational Services Teachers Award and there are 5 Classification Levels which determines their rate of pay.
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