Q: We have two pay components in dispute as to whether they should be included in AWE and OWE.  These components are:

• Overtime
• Payment for Worked Public Holidays

Can you please advise if these components should be included in the employee’s 12 Month Average and/or their 4 week average.

A: Both would be included in:

• AWE
• 4 week average (for OT is a regular part of a week (does the employee always do OT during the week, week after week or close to it)