{"id":2185,"date":"2025-08-15T13:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/%e8%87%aa%e5%8b%95%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T13:17:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T01:17:38","slug":"how-to-calculate-weekend-rates-holiday-rates-under-electrical-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/how-to-calculate-weekend-rates-holiday-rates-under-electrical-award\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Weekend Rates &amp; Holiday Rates Under Electrical Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01\">Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025\">FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to calculate weekend and holiday rates is crucial for both employers and employees in the electrical industry. This guide walks you through the essential steps to determine these rates under the Electrical Award (MA000025) while ensuring compliance with Fair Work regulations applicable in states like NSW, VIC, and QLD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the Electrical Award?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025) establishes the minimum pay and conditions for employees in the electrical sector. It covers a range of roles and stipulates various allowances, including those for overtime, weekend work, and public holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Does the Electrical Award Apply To?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Electrical Award applies to electricians, electrical apprentices, and associated tradespeople in industries including construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical appliances. If your role falls under this award, it\u2019s essential to understand how to calculate your rates, especially for weekend and holiday shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Understanding Weekend and Holiday Pay Under the Electrical Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025) establishes specific pay rates for weekend and holiday work in Australia&#8217;s electrical industry. Proper calculation of these rates is essential for compliance with Fair Work regulations and ensuring fair compensation for electricians, technicians, and apprentices215.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key differences between weekend and holiday pay:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday work: First 2 hours at 150%, then 200% of base rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday work: 200% for all hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public holidays: 250% for all hours worked<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual employees: Additional 25% loading applies to these rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step-by-Step: Calculating Weekend Rates (2025 Update)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Saturday Overtime Calculation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For full-time\/part-time employees:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First 2 hours: 150% of ordinary hourly rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base rate \u00d7 1.5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 2 hours: 200% of ordinary hourly rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base rate \u00d7 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 5 Electrician ($26.18\/hr) works 5 hours on Saturday:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First 2 hrs: 2 \u00d7 $26.18 \u00d7 1.5 = $78.54<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next 3 hrs: 3 \u00d7 $26.18 \u00d7 2 = $157.08<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Saturday pay: $235.62815<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sunday Overtime Calculation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Sunday hours are paid at:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200% for full-time\/part-time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base rate \u00d7 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250% for casuals (including 25% loading)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base rate \u00d7 2.5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same electrician works 4 hours Sunday:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 \u00d7 $26.18 \u00d7 2 = $209.4415<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Holiday Pay Rates: Special Rules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Public holidays under MA000025 have unique requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worked hours: 250% of base rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base rate \u00d7 2.5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum engagement: 4 hours paid if called in<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If work &lt;4 hours: paid for 4 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If work &gt;4 hours: paid actual hours8<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual loading: 312.5% total<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Base rate \u00d7 2.5) + 25%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 3 Electrician ($24.49\/hr) works 3 hours on Christmas Day:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum engagement applies: 4 hrs payment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>4 \u00d7 $24.49 \u00d7 2.5 = $244.90815<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2025 Changes to Electrical Award Rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Important updates effective July 2025:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New emergency call-out allowance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$45 for first 30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$22.50 per additional 30-minute block15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revised apprentice wages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st Year: $609.01\/week (under 21)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mature apprentices (21+): $875.92\/week15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night work allowance increase:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now $3.15\/hour for work between 6pm-6am15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common Calculation Mistakes to Avoid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misclassifying work hours:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday vs Saturday rates differ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public holidays \u2260 regular weekends<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual loading errors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to add 25% to overtime rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: Saturday casual = 187.5% (150% \u00d7 1.25)8<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowance omissions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting night shift premium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing license allowances ($35.82\/week for electricians)15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum engagement violations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-hour minimum for weekends\/public holidays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-hour minimum for weekdays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify award interpretation and payroll processing with <span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem<\/a>,<\/span> the all-in-one <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce management &amp; payroll software<\/a><\/span> designed for every industry. Our system supports 122+ modern awards &amp; 34 EAs, including the Electrical Award 2025, and keeps you up-to-date with changes in wage rates, penalty rates, and overtime rules.<\/p>\n<p>Managing Electrical Award (MA000025) payroll? Workstem automates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2714 Pay rates &amp; allowances (2025 updates included)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Overtime &amp; penalty calculations<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Leave accruals &amp; rostering compliance<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integrations with <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span>, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose from our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard or Advanced plan<\/a><\/span> to suit your business needs, and stay Fair Work compliant with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a free demo<\/a><\/span> with our payroll experts and experience how Workstem can streamline your payroll and workforce operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: Does MA000025 cover solar installers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A1: Yes, if they perform electrical work (e.g., wiring, panel installation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Are apprentices paid under this award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A2: Yes, apprentices receive graduated pay rates (40-90% of Level 1 wage).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3\uff1aHow is shift work calculated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A3\uff1aAfternoon shifts: +15%, Night shifts: +30%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4\uff1aWhat\u2019s the minimum engagement period?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A4\uff1a4 hours for casuals, 3 hours for part-timers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Can Workstem help with casual employee management?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A5: Absolutely. Workstem supports casual loading, dynamic rosters, and real-time tracking to ensure casual workers are paid correctly and fairly under the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Is Workstem compliant with Fair Work and STP2?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A6: Yes, Workstem is fully compliant with Fair Work obligations and Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2), ensuring seamless reporting to the ATO.<\/p>\n<p>Automate MA000022 compliance with Workstem\u2019s payroll software. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/au.hrm.workstem.com\/registry\/?locales=en_au&amp;_gl=1*jlp276*_gcl_au*NjMyMDgzOTI5LjE3NDUzNzE5Nzk.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Start Free Trial]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More\uff1a<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/electrical-award-guide-ma000025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electrical Award Guide [MA000025]<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awards<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025 Understanding how to calculate weekend and holiday rates is crucial for both employers and employees in the electrical industry. 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