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Pay and hours
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All about pay, hours at work and what breaks employees are entitled to.

  • Pay and wages

    Employees work in exchange for some form of payment. Pay can include wages, salary, commission and piece rates.

    • Minimum wage
    • Holidays and leave pay
    • Types of pay
    • Allowances
    • Deductions
    • Pay periods and paydays
    • Payslips
    • Final pay
    • Setting pay, pay reviews and pay rises
  • Hours and breaks

    Learn about the rules for setting and changing work hours, and what breaks employees are entitled to.

    • Hours of work
    • Rest and breaks
    • Rostering
    • Working overtime or extra shifts
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