Super on my regular work hours.

 Author: RachelATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator

7 Jan 2026

Hi @Gibson,

Whether your Saturday and Sunday shifts should have super paid on them depends if they're part of your ordinary hours or genuine overtime. If the weekend shifts are part of your regular roster and happen consistently each week, they may count as ordinary hours.

Under super guarantee rules, you're entitled to super on your ordinary time earnings. Your employer doesn't have to pay super on genuine overtime hours that are over and above your ordinary hours.

Sleepover allowances are usually not considered OTE unless you’re paid for active work during that time. If you’re paid a flat allowance for sleeping over, that amount generally isn’t subject to super.

If you think your employer is misclassifying ordinary hours as overtime to avoid paying super, you can check the definition of ordinary hours in your award and employment contract. The Fair Work Ombudsman can also confirm what counts as ordinary hours under the SCHADS Award.

If you can confirm your employer hasn't met their obligations, we can help you recover your entitlements.

We've got more information on steps you'll need to take when your employer hasn't paid your full Super entitlement.

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