Overtime Meals Allowance (> ATO Measure)

🎯 If you are unsure if this Allowance applies to your circumstances, please refer to the Payee's Employment Contract or obtain advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Overtime Meals Allowance (> ATO Measure) applies 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.
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.
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.

Payments with this Allowance use the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Type, and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. These payments are considered W1 (Total of Salary, Wages & other payments) and Taxable; however, they are not OTE (SGAA).