Overtime Rules & Calculations
Overtime applies when an employee works outside their span of hours, exceeds their rostered hours, or exceeds 38 hours a week (averaged).
Quick Facts
- Mon-Sat (First 2 hrs)
- 150% (Time and a half)
- Mon-Sat (After 2 hrs)
- 200% (Double time)
- Sunday
- 200% (Double time)
- Public Holiday
- 250% (Double time and a half)
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Full-Time vs Casual Overtime
Full-Time: Overtime applies after 38 hours/week or outside rostered/span hours.
Casuals: Casuals also get overtime if they work more than 10 hours in a day or 38 hours in a week. Note: Casual loading is usually not paid on top of overtime rates (overtime supplants it), but check specific clauses as interpretation varies slightly.
Casuals: Casuals also get overtime if they work more than 10 hours in a day or 38 hours in a week. Note: Casual loading is usually not paid on top of overtime rates (overtime supplants it), but check specific clauses as interpretation varies slightly.
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
An employee and employer can agree to take Time Off In Lieu instead of overtime payment. Using the "minute for minute" rule is common, but strict record-keeping is required.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I get overtime on weekends?
- Work performed on a weekend during standard rostered hours attracts "Saturday/Sunday Penalty Rates". Work performed <em>in excess</em> of rostered hours on a weekend attracts Overtime rates (often Double Time on Sundays).
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