AN170088 – Retail Trades Award

27. RATIO OF JUNIORS TO ADULT EMPLOYEES

(a) Sales staff and allied classifications other than Clerks and Nightfill Employees

The maximum number of juniors to be employed (during any pay period) shall not exceed the ratio of one junior to every one adult.

(b) Clerks

The maximum number of juniors to be employed shall not exceed the ratio of two juniors to every one adult.

(c) Nightfill Employees

The maximum number of juniors to be employed shall not exceed the ratio of two juniors to every one adult.

Proviso:

(i) Not more than 10% of each retail outlet's night-fill staff shall be less than 18 years of age.

(ii) PROVIDED that each retail outlet shall be permitted at least one employee under 18 years of age.