🎯 If you are unsure if this Pay Type applies to your circumstances, please refer to the Payee's Employment Contract or obtain advice from either the Australian Taxation Office or Fair Work Ombudsman.
Overtime Meals Allowance (> ATO Measure) is applicable when the Payee is entitled to an allowance for a meal break when overtime is worked, paid less than or equal to the ATO Measure.
For example, under the;
- Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020]. Where the Payee is required to work overtime for at least 1.5 hours after working ordinary hours inclusive of time worked for accrual purposes, they will be paid $15.96 to meet the cost of a meal.
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Gardening and Landscaping Services Award 2020 [/MA000101]. Where the Payee is required to work overtime for at least 1.5 hours after working ordinary hours inclusive of time worked for accrual purposes, they will be paid $15.62 to meet the cost of a meal.
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Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2020 [MA000017]. An employer must pay a meal allowance of $13.94 where an employee is required to work overtime.
Overtime Meals Allowance (> ATO Measure) uses the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Type and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. Payments with this pay type are considered to be Salary & Wages and Taxable, however, they are not Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE).