Common use of Wages Clause in Contracts

Wages. 31.1 Employees must be paid wages in accordance with APPENDIX 1 from the first full pay period after the dates specified. Those rates include the following increases: 31.2 The wage rates detailed in APPENDIX 1 of this agreement are structured as follows: (a) The wage rates detailed in APPENDIX 1 for classifications CW1 to CW4 inclusive include the weekly hand tool allowance (where relevant) (b) The ordinary time hourly rate for all purposes shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate weekly rate by 36. (c) The wage rates for classifications CW 5 and above detailed in APPENDIX 1 do not contain the weekly hand tool allowance. Where this allowance is applicable, it must be paid in addition to the rates contained in APPENDIX 1. 31.3 Wages for apprentices shall be calculated by applying a fixed percentage to the rates of specific trades as provided by the applicable award or order. Provided that the trade rate shall not include the hand tool or power tool allowances for the purpose of this calculation. 31.4 Where on a site at which the employee is engaged the wages and conditions for the majority of people employed are higher than those provided in this enterprise agreement, the employee will receive such higher wages and conditions in accordance with their relevant classification.

Wages. 31.1 Employees must be paid wages in accordance with APPENDIX 1 from the first full pay period after the dates specified. Those rates include the following increases: 31.2 The wage rates detailed in APPENDIX 1 of this agreement are structured as follows: (a) The wage rates detailed in APPENDIX 1 for classifications CW1 to CW4 inclusive include the weekly hand tool allowance (where relevant) (b) The ordinary time hourly rate for all purposes shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate weekly rate by 36. (c) The wage rates for classifications CW 5 and above detailed in APPENDIX 1 do not contain the weekly hand tool allowance. Where this allowance is applicable, it must be paid in addition to the rates contained in APPENDIX 1. 31.3 Wages for apprentices shall be calculated by applying a fixed percentage to the rates of specific trades as provided by the applicable award or order. Provided that the trade rate shall not include the hand tool or power tool allowances for the purpose of this calculation. 31.4 Where on a site at which the employee is engaged the wages and conditions for the majority of people employed are higher than those provided in this enterprise agreement, the employee will receive such higher wages and conditions in accordance with their relevant classification.