Uniform or Grooming Allowance (S&W & OTE)

🎯 If you are unsure if this Allowance applies to your circumstances, please refer to the Payee's Employment Contract or obtain advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Uniform or Grooming Allowance (S&W & OTE) applies when the Payee is entitled to an allowance as the employer requires them to wear a specific uniform, where the Payer deemed that the amount payable has not been fully expended (the amount of money provided to cover the expense has not been completely spent).

For example, under the;

Aged Care Award 2010 [MA000018]. Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the Payer may, by agreement with the Payee, pay a uniform allowance at the rate of $1.23 per shift or part thereof on duty or $6.24 per week, whichever is the lesser amount.
Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 [MA000047]. A full-time or part-time regional cabin crew member must be paid a uniform and grooming allowance of $152.13 per month. Casual regional cabin crew members must be paid a uniform and grooming allowance of $7.00 per day worked.

Payments with this Allowance use the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Type, and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. These payments are considered W1 (Total of Salary, Wages & other payments) Taxable and OTE (SGAA).