The Business of Architecture*

Download the current awards here, and understand your obligations under the Architects Award and how the ACA can help.

Fair Work has announced new leave entitlements, applicable from 1 August.

As the year draws to a close, we take a brief look at the changes made to the Architects Award this year.

New clauses in Modern Awards aim to further support flexible work. The ACA outlines what this might mean, how employers can prepare for these changes, and where to find good material to support flexible workplaces. 

The Modern Awards include a new clause outlining the right to request flexible work. 

A new award determination requires employers to pay employees within seven days of their termination of employment.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a new determination that will impact ACA members with regular casual employees.

Updated Federal Industrial Awards pay rates for the Architects Award – effective from 1 July. 

The Architects Award sets the minimum standards and wages for the employment of architects, architectural graduates and architecture students. FAQs to help you meet your obligations. 

Do you understand the difference between an employee and an independent contractor, and what it means for your practice?

Individual flexibility arrangements provide the opportunity to vary modern awards or enterprise agreements to provide flexibility in a fair and appropriate manner.

A recent Fair Work decision about the right of casual workers to request permanency has raised many questions. Merilyn Speiser from Catalina Consultants provides the answers.

Which Award are draughtspeople classified under? Michael Corrigan explains. 

Updated Federal Industrial Awards pay rates for awards relevant to employees working in architectural practices.

A surprise decision by the Fair Work Commission now requires employers to calculate time off in lieu (TOIL) at a rate of 1.5 hours for each hour of overtime worked for employees being paid at the Award rates.

Do you have systems in place for Paid Parental Leave? We provide an overview of your obligations.

Michael Corrigan reminds practices of key considerations. 

Provisions for students and graduates of architecture in the Architects Award and applicable pay rates.

A brief update on the vehicle allowance in the Architects Award.

Do you understand all your obligations under the national workplace relations system? 

An employer’s legal obligations, rights and responsibilities in relation to students, work experience participants and volunteers.

Do you give all new employees the Fair Work Information Statement?

Michael Corrigan explains the changes to workplace laws on bullying and what you need to know.

Managing reducing hours of work to ensure minimum stress and maximum benefit for all.

How do you make performance reviews productive for both the business and the employee?

When does redundancy occur and what are your obligations as an employer?