Ai Group is considering making an application to the Fair Work Commission to vary the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 to introduce an ‘exemption rate’ provision.

An exemption rate is an award clause which removes the obligation to comply with certain award terms (including hours of work, penalty rates and overtime) in respect of an employee earning at or above a particular rate of pay. It would also remove obligations to comply with various onerous record-keeping requirements.

Ai Group is urgently seeking feedback from members to help inform the development of our potential application.