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Section 6: Hours of Work – Breaks

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The following clauses are voluntary.

Lunch Breaks
 
The Employee shall be entitled to a lunch break on each working day of employment, of , to be taken at or such other time as the parties agree from time to time.
Meal Breaks
 
The parties agree that after hours of work, the Employee shall be entitled to a meal break of not less than .
I do not require this clause in my agreement.


Tea Breaks
 
The parties agree that the Employee shall be entitled to a tea break of at or after .


Variation to Hours of Work
 
The employee’s hours of work may be varied as follows:
(i)     By mutual agreement between the Employee and the Employer; or
(ii)    If agreement cannot be reached, by the Employer, following consultation with the Employee, provided that the employee’s minimum hours of work are not reduced below hours and that any increase in hours of work is reasonable.

When seeking to vary the employee’s hours, the Employer shall act reasonably, and shall take into account the employee’s personal circumstances and commitments.
About OER | Department of Labour, May 2006. © The Crown