Break Times during shifts

The below Break Times are copied directly from the award:

Sometimes during busy shifts you will miss your breaks.  You can make a note when clocking in and out and then adjust your time-sheet accordingly, should you miss a break.  Please note that any sift under 4 hours doesn’t have any break time.

Breaks during work periods:

Hours worked Rest break (PAID) Meal Break (UNPAID)
Less than 4 hours No rest break No meal break
4 hours but less than 5 hours One 10 minute rest break No meal break
5 hours but less than 9 hours One 10 minute rest break One meal break of at least 30 minutes but not more than 60 minutes
9 hours or more One or two 10 minute rest breaks,with one taken in the first half of the work hours and the second taken in the second half of the work hours,two rest breaks will be given unless a second meal break is provided One or two meal breaks of at least 30 minutes but not more than 60 minutes

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