Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2010 [MA000017]
Applies from: 01/07/2023
An employer must pay a meal allowance of $15.03 where an employee is required to work overtime:
●Monday to Friday inclusive; and
●for more than one hour after the usual finishing time or after 6.00 pm, whichever is the later.
The meal allowance is not payable if the employer provides an adequate recognised evening meal.
$15.03 per meal
This is an allowance paid for working overtime and receiving a meal.
Only withhold tax on the amount above the ATO limit. Currently the ATO limit is $31.95
This allowance should not form part of ordinary times earnings
Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes
The amount below the ATO threshold should be excluded. The amount above the threshold should be shown separately as an allowance
Not applicable below the threshold. Above the threshold should be Meals