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Indicator 3.9.6

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that overtime hours are paid at a premium rate of at least 125% of the agreed wages, or as defined by applicable legal requirements or any collective bargaining agreements in place, whichever is higher. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • For overtime hours 125% of the basic wage is paid to employees.

  • Overtime work often involves sacrifices from employees, such as time away from family and personal life, and this additional effort needs to be rewarded.

  • Where collective bargaining agreements or applicable law include a premium rate that is below 125%, the ASC minimum of 125% applies.

  • The premium rate should be:

    • documented in payslips

    • documented in the employee contract

    • clearly understood by all employees.

Evidence of Implementation

  • contracts

  • working hours records

  • payslips.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • employees understand that overtime hours are paid at a premium rate;

  • employees understand the difference between regular hours and overtime hours;

  • if the bar of ‘exceptional circumstances’ is being used to determine overtime requirements.