Standard working hours are eight hours per day and 48 hours per week.
The following are the percentage overtime rates paid in excess of standard wages:
| Overtime type | Compensation rate (minimum) |
| Weekday, day time | 150% |
| Weekend, day time | 200% |
| Public Holiday, paid leave days | 300% |
| Weekday, night time | 30% extra, above aforementioned rate |
There are limitations on the number of overtime hours an employee is allowed to work. Overtime
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