ordinary pay rate
An ordinary pay rate is the standard rate of pay an employee receives for their regular hours of work. This rate does not include additional payments like overtime or allowances.
The ordinary pay rate is the basic rate an employee is paid for their normal working hours. This rate is often agreed upon when the employee is hired and is detailed in their employment contract or award. It's the baseline pay before any extras like overtime, bonuses, or allowances are added. For example, if an employee is contracted to work 38 hours a week at $20 per hour, their ordinary pay rate is $20 per hour for those 38 hours.
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