If you have a business that will be open in December and January on a public holiday, you need to take into account the following information when paying your team. You also need to be aware that holidays may vary from state to state.
HR Central can help you determine what to pay on a public holiday to ensure you are not at risk of underpayments, that can lead to heavy fines and penalties and can be a bad blow to your business reputation. Give us a call 1300 717 721
Dates and holidays:
Tuesday 24th December 2019 – Christmas Eve
South Australia and Northern Territory have a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve from 7.00pm to 12.00 midnight.
From 2019, Queensland has a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve from 6.00pm to midnight.
Wednesday 25th December 2019 – Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in all states of Australia
Thursday 26th December 2019 – Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in all states of Australia. In South Australia this public holiday may be known as Proclamation Day.
Tuesday 31st December 2019 – New Year’s Eve
South Australia and Northern Territory have a part-day public holiday for New Year’s Eve from 7.00pm to 12.00 midnight.
Wednesday 1st January 2020 – New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday for all states of Australia
Wednesday 8th January 2020 – Devonport Cup
The Devonport cup day is a local holiday for the municipal area of Devonport, Tasmania. It is not a full public holiday, but rather a local public service holiday as well as for those whose Awards and employer agreements allow.
Monday 27th January 2020 – Australia Day
Australia Day is a public holiday for all states of Australia
A side note. Happy workers who believe that they are respected and treated properly, are your greatest asset. They are more committed, productive and trustworthy. They are also more inclined to speak well about you and your business behind your back. Paying correctly is a key contributor to the success of having a hard working, happy and cohesive team.
