Changes to Shutdown Provision in Modern Awards_Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines the new changes to shut down provisions where employers will no longer be able to direct employees to take a period of unpaid leave during a shutdown where they have accrued insufficient annual leave.

Awards impacted include;

 Building & Construction General Onsite Award, Clerks Private Sector Award, Commercial Sales Award, General Retail Award, Joinery & Building Trades Award, Manufacturing & Associated Industries & Occupation Award, Road Transport & Distribution Award and Timber Industry Award