SAHBA have put together the ultimate guide to public holidays, exclusively for our members. The aim is that this guide will provide you with a better understanding of your obligations to your staff on public holidays, whether your business decides to open or close.
Please take the time to read through the information carefully. Not all public holidays are the same and there are many rules and regulations in place. We believe we have addressed the main questions we often receive from our members about public holidays, but if you have any further queries or need some help regarding a specific employee or situation, feel free to give us a call on 8271 1355 or send an email to info@sahba.com.au
Labour Day – Monday 4th October 2021
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- If you choose to open the salon on Monday 4th October 2021, any staff (including casuals) that work are required to be paid the public holiday rates found in the Award
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If your part-time and full-time staff usually work on a Monday, but the business is closed on 4th October 2021, they are to be paid their regular Monday wage at the base rate, not the public holiday rate.
- If your part-time and full-time staff DO NOT usually work on a Monday, and the business is usually open on a Monday, but the business is closed on 4th October 2021, you are not required to pay them anything.
- If the salon is closed on 4th October 2021, you do not need to pay your casual staff anything
- If your salon is usually closed on a Monday and you do not open on Monday 4th October 2021, you do not need to pay any of your staff at all for this day (full-time, part-time, or casual)
Christmas Eve – Friday 24th December 2021
- Christmas Eve is only a part-day public holiday (from 7pm – midnight only)
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- This only effects your business if you are open after 7pm
- If your staff work between the hours of 7pm and midnight on Friday 24th December 2021, you are required to pay them the public holiday rate found in the Award for those hours only
- Any hours worked before 7pm on Friday 24th December are paid at the regular Monday-Friday rate found in the Award
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If you decide to close your salon on this day, you must give your staff 4 weeks notice of the closure
- Your staff can then choose to take paid annual leave or unpaid leave for this day
Christmas Day – Saturday 25th December 2021
- Saturday 25th December is NOT a public holiday this year
- The public holiday for Christmas Day is on Monday 27th December 2021
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
If you choose to open your salon on Saturday 25th December 2021, you are only required to pay your staff the Saturday rate found in the award, NOT the public holiday rate
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
If you choose to close your salon on Saturday 25th December 2021, and you would usually be open on a Saturday, you need to provide your full-time and part-time staff with 4 weeks notice of this closure and they can choose to take paid annual leave or unpaid leave for this day
Boxing Day – Sunday 26th December 2021
- Sunday 26th December is NOT a public holiday this year
- The public holiday for Boxing Day is on Tuesday 28th December 2021
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- If you choose to open your salon on Sunday 26th December 2021, you are only required to pay your staff the Sunday rate found in the award, NOT the public holiday rate
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If you choose to close your salon on Sunday 26th December 2021, and you would usually be open on a Sunday, you need to provide your full-time and part-time staff with 4 weeks notice of this closure and they can choose to take paid annual leave or unpaid leave for this day
Christmas Day Public Holiday – Monday 27th December 2021
- Monday 27th December 2021 is a public holiday
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- If you choose to open the salon on Monday 27th December 2021, any staff (including casuals) that work are required to be paid the public holiday rates found in the Award
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If your part-time and full-time staff usually work on a Monday, but the business is closed on 27th December 2021, they are to be paid their regular Monday wage at the base rate, not the public holiday rate.
- If your part-time and full-time staff DO NOT usually work on a Monday, and the business is usually open on a Monday, but the business is closed on 27th December 2021, you are not required to pay them anything.
- If the salon is on closed on 27th December 2021, you do not need to pay your casual staff anything
- If your salon is usually closed on a Monday and you do not open on Monday 27th December 2021, you do not need to pay any of your staff at all for this day (full-time, part-time, or casual)
Boxing Day Public Holiday – Tuesday 28th December 2021
- Tuesday 28th December 2021 is a public holiday
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- If you choose to open the salon on Monday 28th December 2021, any staff (including casuals) that work are required to be paid the public holiday rates found in the Award
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If your part-time and full-time staff usually work on a Tuesday, but the business is closed on 28th December 2021, they are to be paid their regular Tuesday wage at the base rate, not the public holiday rate.
- If your part-time and full-time staff DO NOT usually work on a Tuesday, and the business is usually open on a Tuesday, but the business is closed on 28th December 2021, you are not required to pay them anything.
- If the salon is on closed on 28th December 2021, you do not need to pay your casual staff anything
- If your salon is usually closed on a Tuesday and you do not open on Tuesday 28th December 2021, you do not need to pay any of your staff at all for this day (full-time, part-time, or casual)
New Year’s Eve – Friday 31st December 2021
- New Year’s Eve is only a part-day public holiday (from 7pm – midnight only)
What to do if your salon is OPEN on this day:
- This only effects your business if you are open after 7pm
- If your staff work between the hours of 7pm and midnight on Friday 31st December 2021, you are required to pay them the public holiday rate found in the Award for those hours only
- Any hours worked before 7pm on Friday 31st December are paid at the regular Monday-Friday rate found in the Award
What to do if your salon is CLOSED on this day:
- If you decide to close your salon on this day, you must give your staff 4 weeks notice of the closure
- Your staff can then choose to take paid annual leave or unpaid leave for this day