I work in the manufacturing industry making building structures. I work 9 hours a day but only get 1 x 15 mins break and 1 x 30 mins lunch break. I am entitled to an additional 15 mins break- totalling one hour break daily?
What Is The Total Break Time Am I Entitled to?
GoldStar on 04/07/2022 - 18:42
Last edited 04/07/2022 - 19:52 by 1 other user
Last edited 04/07/2022 - 19:52 by 1 other user
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According to the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020, an employee must not be required to work for more than 5 hours without an unpaid meal break of a minimum of 20 minutes with some exceptions (Point 18 - Manufacturing Award).
If that's not the Award you're working under, do a search for the correct one on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
If that award applies. OP could be under the Timber Industry Award or another award or an EBA.
Need more info OP unless you want answers that are maybe correct. The answer to your question lies in the award or EBA that covers you.
1 paid 15-20 min break is fairly standard in the industry.
And when you say 9 hours, is that all work time or is that inclusive of your breaks?
In any case…Would be very unlikely to see many work places give you 2 of smoko breaks. At best you may be able to negotiate 2 10 min breaks spread over the day, but in that scenario you can bet your bottom dollar that supervisors will be watching the clock when you go on break.
Better off just leaving it as is and taking a long toilet break like most other people do 😂
Just become a smoker. They seem to take a 15 minute break every hour and no one says much. Plus you'll get to use your sick leave more often too.
What breaks? We just like having our meetings behind the building! 😂
2 15s and a 30 is pretty standard, my work does 2 10s and a 40. Like the poster says above just tell em you a smoker
What does the award say for what covers you?
Do you get paid overtime as 8.25*5=41.25hrs for a 5 day week?
Probs an RDO…. well hopefully he does.
Is that 9 hours with a monthly RDO or a leave early every Friday set up?
Based on the lack of information in your question, you do not get a gold star!
Lunch break is likely unpaid
My working hours are 6:30 to 4pm, this includes a 30mins lunch and 15mins break. As for award it is
Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020Have you looked up the award and read it to see what is says about work breaks and work hours?
Ask your union
juts take an extra 30 mins toilet break at your leisure time in the bathroom.
What does the aware for your job say? Sorry, but if you are too lazy to check it then I am not going to do it for you.