Casual penalty rates
Casuals (who aren’t shiftworkers) get penalty rates when they work evenings, weekends or public holidays.
Information about Casual shiftwork penalty rates is available in Casual shiftworkers & penalty rates in the Retail Award.
Monday to Friday evening work
Casuals get paid 150% of their minimum hourly rate for ordinary hours worked after 6pm Monday to Friday. This rate includes their casual loading.
Saturday work
Casuals get paid 150% of their minimum hourly rate for ordinary hours worked on Saturday. This rate includes their casual loading.
Sunday work
Casuals get paid 175% of their minimum hourly rate for ordinary hours worked on Sundays. This rate includes their casual loading.
Public holiday work
Casuals get paid 250% of their minimum hourly rate for work on a public holiday. This rate includes their casual loading.
What to do next
- Use our Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate pay rates, allowances and penalty rates (including overtime).
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