Common use of Shift Rates Clause in Contracts

Shift Rates. 27.1.1 An employee who works on an afternoon or night shift as defined in Clause 3 - Definitions, shall be paid a shift allowance of fifteen per cent more than their ordinary rate of pay. 27.1.2 An employee who commences duty before 6.30am shall be paid an allowance of 10 per cent more than their ordinary rate of pay. 27.1.3 The allowance referred to in subclauses 27.1.1and 27.1.2 , shall be paid for work performed on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday in addition to the rates prescribed for work on these days.