Problem
Locate the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Award) and any related summary documents. Answer these questions:
I. What is the minimum hourly rate of pay for a casual junior retail employee level 1 of 16 years of age?
II. An employer who the Award applies to is contemplating a restructure that would make employees redundant. According to the Award, when and how must it communicate this to employees?
III. An employer covered by the Award has decided to change a regular roster, meaning changes to when an employee starts and finishes work. They are substantial changes. What does the employer have to do under the Award before bringing in this change? Why does it need to be like this? What happens if it does not be like this?
IV. An employee says they should be paid a cold work allowance under the Award. The employer's supervisor disagrees. Can the employee ask the Fair Work Commission to assist them resolve the dispute? If they can, what could the Fair Work Commission achieve? Give reasons for your answer.