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When more than one rule applies

Sometimes two contract rules give a rate for the same hour, such as Sunday at 1.5× and overtime at 2×. How rules combine decides which one you’re paid.

Choosing how rules combine

  1. Open Jobs, tap your job, then Contract rules.
  2. Scroll to How rules combine.
  3. Set When multipliers overlap:
    • Highest wins: each hour gets the highest rate that applies. Most contracts work this way: premiums don’t “pyramid”.
    • First in the list wins: the rule higher in your list wins, even if it pays less.
    • Multiply together: the rates multiply, such as 1.5 × 2 = 3×. Choose this only if your contract says so.
  4. Tap Save on the job.

An example

On a Sunday paid at 1.5×, you work 11 hours with daily overtime at 2× after 8:

  • Highest wins: 8 hours at 1.5×, 3 hours at 2×.
  • First in the list wins, with the Sunday rate first: all 11 hours at 1.5×.
  • Multiply together: 8 hours at 1.5×, 3 hours at 3×.

Ordering your rules

With First in the list wins, the order matters. Tap Edit on the Contract rules screen and drag rules into order.

Good to know

  • Dollar premiums, such as $1.50 an hour for nights, are always added on top, whichever you choose.
  • Work week starts, in the same section, sets the week for weekly overtime and rules after hours in the week.

Estimates only. Not legal advice. Check your collective agreement.

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