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If this is the case, ADOswill be accrued pro rata based on the number of 10 and eight hour shifts worked.  \nIf you are a full time employee and work 12 hour shifts only, you will not be entitled to ADOs.  \nWorking  \n12 hour shifts  \nKnow  \nYOUR Rights  \nWhat happens when management want to introduce 12 hour shifts at my workplace?  \nBefore an employer introduces 12 hour shifts,  \nthey must advise the Association of the planto introduce these shifts. This ensures you are aware of what the changes mean.  \nYour employer must give the Association office at least four weeks’ notice of their intention to change to a 12 hour roster system before the planned new rosters commence.  \nYour employer must consider any concerns members raise about the proposed 12 hour shifts.  \nCan management change our  \n12 hour rosters?  \nManagement must consult with staff prior to removing a 12 hour roster system.  \nAfter consulting with staff, your employer must give you three months’ notice before the change is implemented.  \nMy employer is introducing a 12 hour roster. Do I have to participate?  \nNo. Your participation in a 12 hour shift system is voluntary. Your employer is required to ensure alternative shifts are available for staff who do not ","cbCaigs9zPc0XNYY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigs9zPc0XNYY","pdf",990999,"English","# Working 12 hour shifts - Know YOUR Rights\n## How do 12 hour rosters work?\n## What breaks should I get on a 12 hour shift?\n## How much time should I have off between shifts?\n## Can I work overtime after a 12 hour rostered shift?\n## How many 12 hour shifts can I work in a row?\n## Can my roster be all 12 hour days, nights, or just weekend shifts?\n## Am I entitled to an ADO?\n## What happens when management want to introduce 12 hour shifts at my workplace?\n## Can management change our 12 hour rosters?\n## My employer is introducing a 12 hour roster. Do I have to participate?\n## My 12 hour roster no longer suits me. What can I do?","[{\"question\":\"How are 12-hour rosters balanced over a four- or six-week cycle?\",\"answer\":\"On a six-week cycle, full-time employees work 228 hours across 19 shifts of 12 hours. Part-time hours are balanced over six weeks and may be scheduled as 12, 10, or 8 hour shifts as agreed. On a four-week cycle, full-time employees work 152 hours across 12 shifts of 12 hours plus one 8 hour shift.\"},{\"question\":\"What breaks are entitled on a 12-hour day or night shift?\",\"answer\":\"For a 12-hour day shift spanning 12.5 hours, you get one 30-minute unpaid meal break and two 20-minute paid tea breaks. For a 12-hour night shift spanning 12.5 hours, you get one 30-minute unpaid meal break and either one 1-hour paid meal break or two 30-minute paid breaks.\"},{\"question\":\"Are you allowed overtime after a rostered 12-hour shift, and how much rest is required between shifts?\",\"answer\":\"No overtime can be worked in conjunction with a 12-hour shift. 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