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 
• Timber Industry Award