Changes to public holidays in some states may require updates to awards. For example, in 2019 Queensland made from 6pm on Christmas Eve a public holiday for some awards. South Australia also has a public holiday from 7pm on Christmas Eve.
Below is a list of steps to take to ensure the system knows how to treat employees working on these part day public holidays.
Create Public Holiday Type
In Humanforce Web
Admin > Public Holiday Types
Click Add new record.
Enter name for Public Holiday Type e.g. "Public Holiday starting at 6pm."
Click Save.
It is recommended if public holidays are paid at a higher rate on weekends, create additional Public Holiday Types for Saturday and Sunday e.g. "Sunday Public Holiday starting at 6pm."
In Back Office
Setup > Award Interpretation > Public Holiday Types
Click Add.
Enter name for Public Holiday Type e.g. "Public Holiday starting at 6pm."
Click OK.
It is recommended if public holidays are paid at a higher rate on weekends, create additional Public Holiday Types for Saturday and Sunday e.g. "Sunday Public Holiday starting at 6pm."
Click Close.
Add Public Holiday
In Humanforce Web
Admin > Public Holidays
Select Region for the correct state (if you only operate in one Region, you can also use Global).
Click Add new record.
Enter the date of the public holiday.
Select the Public Holiday Type that you set up for this purpose.
Enter Description (name) for the holiday.
Click Save.
In Back Office
Setup > Award Interpretation > Public Holidays
Select Region for the correct state (if you only operate in one Region, you can also use Global).
Click Add.
Enter the date of the public holiday.
Select the Holiday Type that you set up for this purpose.
Enter Description (name) for the holiday.
Click OK.
Lodge a Task or Contact your Account Manager to Update Awards
Once the above has been actioned, lodge a support task or contact your account manager. They will need to know the names of the awards that need updating in order to provide an accurate quote for the effort required.
If there is an additional Pay Type or Shift Type that will be used, please make sure these have been created in the system and export codes match the payroll system.
The above will assist us in updating the awards as quickly as possible.