Staff Matters
June 26, 2015 - Issue 10 Week 52
More in the Pocket for AFFORD Staff
In this Issue Page 1 • Pay Increase for AFFORD Staff
Page 2 • Staff Profile • Condell Park Record A Song
Fair Work Australia has handed down the National Wage Increase decision for the year 2015-2016, effectively increasing Award wage rates by 2.5%, from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2015. Part of that decision was to allow employers to absorb the increase into any over-Award payments, thereby reducing the amount of the over-Award margin received by staff. As an Employer Of Choice, AFFORD has always prided itself on ensuring that it pays well above the Award rate and is very competitive in ensuring you as the employee are well remunerated for your dedication and services to AFFORD. So we announce that AFFORD has decided to pay 2% increase on the over-Award (or ‘AFFORD’) rate. That is, the increase will be payable on your actual hourly rate. All fortnightly staff, your wage increase is effective from pay period commencing 13 July 2015. All supported employees, your wage increase is effective from pay period commencing 8 July 2015. All monthly staff, you will receive your increase in the 15 July 2015 payment. Any staff who are currently paid the published award rate will receive a 2.5% increase (this includes supported employees). We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff and employees for constantly endeavouring to provide excellent customer service and for their dedication towards AFFORD’s Mission, Vision and Values.
HR Team
T 02 8805 3700 E info@afford.com.au 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury 2770 afford.com.au
Page 3 • Success for Annette with DES • Guildford Work Shop Training
Page 4 • Blacktown Expo • AFFORD Selfies • Have a Laugh
AFFORD Fact In April, 1970, AFFORD opened its third ADE at Sackville Street at Canley Vale. AFFORD now had three ADEs at Bankstown, Cherrywood and Canley Vale.