When does overtime start in Australia?

For most full-time employees under Modern Awards, overtime begins after 7.6 hours per day or 38 hours per week. Part-time employees may trigger overtime when they exceed their agreed hours.

What is the overtime rate in Australia?

Under most Modern Awards, overtime is paid at 150% (time and a half) for the first 2 hours and 200% (double time) for each hour after that. Sunday overtime is typically 200% and public holiday overtime is 250%.

Do casuals get overtime in Australia?

Yes, casual employees are entitled to overtime pay under most Modern Awards. The overtime rate is calculated on the base rate (before casual loading). Casual loading is paid on ordinary hours only.

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How Overtime Works in Australia

Under the Fair Work Act 2009 and Modern Awards, full-time employees are generally entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 38 hours per week or 7.6 hours per day. Overtime is a critical part of Australian employment law and understanding your entitlements can make a significant difference to your pay.

Overtime Tiers Explained

Most Modern Awards follow a two-tier overtime structure:

Tier 1 (Time and a half): 150% of the base rate for the first 2 hours of overtime
Tier 2 (Double time): 200% of the base rate for each subsequent hour of overtime

Weekend and Public Holiday Overtime

Overtime rates differ on weekends and public holidays. Saturday overtime is typically 150-200%, Sunday overtime is usually 200%, and public holiday overtime is generally 250% of the base rate.

Casual Employee Overtime

Casual employees are also entitled to overtime. The 25% casual loading is applied to ordinary hours only -- overtime rates are calculated on the base hourly rate (before casual loading).

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