For many companies, there is only one type of public holiday, and the same award rules apply to every public holiday. However, for some companies, multiple Public Holiday Types have been set up to cover different scenarios.
It is important to select the correct Public Holiday Type when adding new public holidays, as these will dictate how employee are paid.
One example is a ‘weekend’ public holiday, for which salaried employees are not paid, but special award conditions apply to casuals working this day. Another is a Public Holiday ‘after 7’ which covers the scenario where special conditions apply to hours worked after 7pm on the evening before a Public Holiday. There may be other exotic types.
So, if you can select more than one Public Holiday Type, make sure you understand the implications. Consult your Payroll department if you are unsure.
To create new Public Holiday Types and have them applied to your awards, please contact your Humanforce consultant.