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Fair Work Breaks & Overtime in Australia: The Complete Guide

Managing breaks and overtime correctly is a legal and cultural must for Australian workplaces. This guide explains Fair Work rules on rest and meal breaks, minimum time between shifts, overtime triggers, pay rates, TOIL (time off in lieu), and the Right to Disconnect. Learn how to apply these requirements in your rosters, approvals and payroll—while protecting staff wellbeing and keeping labour costs predictable.

16 min read · August 30, 2025
Business Management

Revolutionise NSW health rosters with RosterElf

Imagine a hospital bustling with activity: the sound of machines whirring, dedicated staff rushing around, and the constant hum of work being done. However, there is an important element behind the scenes that often goes unnoticed but is crucial for the hospital to run smoothly: efficient health rostering. In the vast world of healthcare in NSW, where there is a diverse workforce and complex needs, the NSW Health Roster plays a central role in ensuring that the right staff are in the right place at the right time. But why is this so important? Efficient rostering goes beyond simply filling sh...

5 min read · February 22, 2024
Business

Top 6 Staff Underpayment Cases in Australia

WHO IS THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION? The Fair Work Commission in Australia has various responsibilities, including setting and adjusting the national minimum wage, resolving workplace disputes, approving enterprise agreements, dealing with unfair dismissals, and providing information and education on workplace relations matters. It serves as a regulatory authority overseeing employment practices and ensuring compliance with workplace laws in Australia. TOP 6 STAFF UNDERPAYMENT CASES IN AUSTRALIA. In recent years, several high-profile cases of underpayment have been in Australia, particularly ...

6 min read · June 04, 2023
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