What does a single contract hourly rate employee get paid?
They get paid 115% of the minimum hourly rate for every hour of work. This rate is paid instead of separate penalty rates for working:
- on weekends
- overtime
- on rostered days off.
They get all other entitlements in the award. For example, public holiday penalties.
Can a single contract hourly rate employee be engaged as a casual?
Yes. Casual single contract hourly rate employees get paid:
- 115% of the minimum hourly rate
- plus a casual loading of 25% of the minimum hourly rate.
Both of these amounts are paid for every hour they work.
What to do next
- Use our Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate pay rates, allowances and penalty rates (including overtime).
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