penalty rate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mandated minimum rate of pay which is higher than the usual minimum wage, paid to an employee when working on weekends, public holidays, overtime, late night shifts or early morning shifts.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

penalty rate penalty rates
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