Example
Vanessa has been working as a full-time security guard for Protex Pty Ltd and her spread of hours includes both work performed on weekends and overtime.
Vanessa decides to terminate her employment with Protex Pty Ltd after 2 years of employment and provides two weeks of notice to her employer. At the time she finishes work she has 5 weeks of annual leave outstanding.
Protex Pty Ltd is required to pay out the 5 weeks of annual leave at Vanessa’s ordinary weekly wage, which includes penalty rates for weekend work but will not include the overtime penalties. Vanessa will also be entitled to 17.5% leave loading.