MA000017Textiles
Textile & Clothing Award
Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2020
Who does this award cover?
The Textile & Clothing Award covers employees working in textiles, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1004.72 |
| Textile Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1029.04 |
| Textile Level 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1062.86 |
| Textile Level 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1119.10 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Textile & Clothing Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Textile & Clothing Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
We have not independently verified how this award treats the 25% casual loading when overtime or penalty rates apply. The three possible methods (additive / compounded / separate) can produce materially different pay outcomes. Check the award text at fwc.gov.au or use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for a definitive answer.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $27.08 × 175% | $47.39 |
| Compounded | $33.85 × 150% | $50.77 |
| Separate | $27.08 × 150% | $40.62 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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