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Wine Industry Award 2020

Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Wine Industry Award is a key Australian legal document governing employment conditions within the wine industry. It outlines standards for wages, work hours, overtime, penalty rates, and leave entitlements for workers engaged in viticulture, wine production, and cellar operations. This Award ensures fair treatment and safe working conditions for employees in vineyards and wineries. Regularly reviewed and updated, it reflects current industry practices and cost of living adjustments. The Award, enforced under the Fair Work system, plays a crucial role in protecting workers’ rights and maintaining the wine industry’s productivity and sustainability in Australia. Compliance with this Award is mandatory for employers in the sector.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Wine Industry Award is significantly linked to agriculture in Australia, specifically focusing on viticulture and wine production. It sets employment standards for agricultural workers in vineyards and wineries, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions. This Award is vital for the sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector in wine production.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

The following documentation/information is required to provide evidence of compliance.

(1) Payroll Records (2) Rosters and Timesheets (3) Employment Contracts (4) Payslips (5) Superannuation Contributions (6) Leave Records (7) Training Records (8) Audits and Inspections

Additional information: The entity this legislation originates from.

Fair Work Ombudsman →

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.