When To Pay Employees Penalty Rates?: What You Need to Know

When To Pay Employees Penalty Rates?

As an employer, understanding when to pay employees penalty rates is essential. In Australia, the penalty rate was introduced in 1947, driven by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and other state regulatory bodies. The rationale behind penalty is to compensate employees for working outside their normal hours. Changes in workplace environments, industry types, … Read more