The Fast Food Award has been rewritten using plain language by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This is to make it easier to understand and use.
Award changes
As a result of this review, FWC have also made some changes to the award. These changes apply from the first pay period on or after 28 July 2022.
Changes include:
- removing shiftworkers provisions to clarify that the award doesn’t apply to shiftworkers
- confirming minimum engagement rules for casuals
- updates to the coverage rules.
All other usual award provisions remain the same.
Updated information and tools
We’ve updated our Fast Food Award information and tools. This includes our:
- tailored website information, like and (select the ‘fast food’ industry filter)
- (where you can calculate pay rates, penalties and other allowances)
You can also access a copy of the award at .
About the plain language review
As a part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards, the FWC has been rewriting many using plain language. Learn more about this process at .
More information
Access the FWC decisions for the Fast Food plain language review at .
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