Shift allowances that apply to a broken shift are based on the shift’s ‘commencing time’.

What is the commencing time of a broken shift?

A shift’s commencing time is the time that the first part of the broken shift starts.

How are shift allowances paid on a broken shift?

If a shift allowance applies to the first part of a broken shift, employees will be paid that allowance for all hours worked in the broken shift.

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