Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010 [MA000020]
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An employee required to work overtime for at least 1.5 hours after working ordinary hours must be paid by the employer an amount of $17.57 to meet the cost of a meal.
The meal allowance will not apply to an employee who is provided with reasonable board and lodging or who is receiving a distant job allowance and is provided with a suitable meal.
$17.57 for a 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