Check the employee’s ordinary weekly or hourly pay rate
Determine the amount of annual leave being taken
Calculate the leave pay for the period of leave
Find the applicable leave loading percentage, usually 17.5% if specified by the award or agreement
Multiply the leave pay amount by the leave loading percentage
Add the leave loading amount to the ordinary leave pay
If required by the award or agreement, compare leave loading with any alternative penalty rate and use the higher amount
Apply any relevant caps, exclusions, or conditions from the award, agreement, or policy
Verify the final amount against payroll rules before payment