What is time and a half per hour?

Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your base hourly rate. For example, if you earn $30 per hour, time and a half is $45 per hour. This penalty rate commonly applies to Saturday work, the first few hours of overtime, and some evening shifts under many modern awards.

How much is double time in Australia?

Double time means you are paid 2.0 times your base hourly rate. For example, if your base rate is $30 per hour, double time pays $60 per hour. Double time commonly applies to Sunday work, public holidays, and overtime hours beyond the initial overtime period, depending on your award or enterprise agreement.

What are common penalty rate multipliers?

Common penalty rate multipliers in Australia include: time and a quarter (1.25x) for some evening and early morning work, time and a half (1.5x) for Saturday and early overtime, double time (2.0x) for Sunday and extended overtime, and double time and a half (2.5x) for public holidays. The exact rates depend on your modern award, enterprise agreement, and employment type.

Do casuals get penalty rates on top of loading?

It depends on the award. Under many modern awards, casual employees receive penalty rates calculated on their base rate (not including casual loading). However, some awards calculate casual penalty rates on the loaded rate. Always check your specific award. The casual loading (typically 25%) compensates for lack of paid leave, not for penalty rate work.

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