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The Fair Work Commission has ruled to reduce Sunday Penalty Rates from double time (200%) to time and a half (150%).

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) executive director Russell Zimmerman said today’s decision will benefit the industry.

“Reducing these rates from double time to time and a half, will increase retail growth nationally and reduce the unemployment rate in Australia.

“With retailers currently paying employees double time on Sundays, many retailers are forced to close their doors on this day, impeding on growth in the retail sector.

“Sunday wages have previously been detrimental to Australian retailers, as many employers could only afford to roster one staff member on this day."

The ARA believes this reduction will increase employment of young people who are currently seeking weekend work, as more stores will be able to open on Sundays and have more staff working at these times.

“Reducing Sunday rates from double time to time and a half will give employers approximately 4-5% reduction on wages which they will be able to reinvest in employing more staff, increasing employment in the retail industry," Zimmerman said.

 

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