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ECTs at NSW Dept of Education preschools included in Premier’s “pay freeze” plans
Early childhood teachers (ECTs) across New South Wales’ Department of Education’s 101 preschools will likely be impacted by the announcement from Premier Gladys Berejikilian that a “pay freeze” will apply to all public sector workers for the next 12 months.
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by Jason Roberts
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Should I be paid if I come in early to open? Fair Work busts 10 common myths
The Fair Work Ombudsman has responded to ten common myths which persist in a variety of sectors, including early childhood education and care (ECEC), often representing pitfalls for younger or less experienced workers.
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by Freya Lucas
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Most wonderful time of the year - unless you’re in payroll. Are you across leave rules?
The Fairwork Ombudsman has issued a range of factsheets, updates and reminders in relation to employer obligations over the Christmas and New Year period, covering topics such as public holidays, annual leave payments, working out leave loading, and ensuring that all employees are aware of their obligations.
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by Freya Lucas
Workforce
Fair Work Commission updates termination clause in Children’s Services Award
As part of it’s Modern Award Review the Fair Work Commission has decided to vary the ‘payment of wages on termination’ clause in the Children’s Services Award 2010 to account for a lack of clarity around the period of time within which termination payments should be paid to departing employees.
11 months
by Jason Roberts
Workforce
ACTU warns educators to check pay slips, and ensure wage rises are passed on
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) have warned workers, including those employed in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, to check their next few pay slips, and ensure they are getting the correct pay rate, following on from award wage increases which came into effect on July 1.
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by Freya Lucas
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