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.