[EMP 16,790] Split shifts7 

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(1) Where a worker is required to work his or her normal hours of work in separate shifts—

• (a)the normal hours of work in a day shall be worked in not more than 2 shifts;
• (b)those shifts shall be completed within 13 hours, computed from starting to finishing time, including meal breaks; and
• (c)if the worker is actually required to work fewer hours than are specified in his or her contract, the worker shall be paid for the minimum number of hours so specified.

(2) A worker who is required to work his or her normal hours of work in separate shifts shall be entitled to payment of shift allowance of $2.30 cents per day in addition to his or her normal rate of remuneration.

(3) For the purpose of this regulation, a meal break not exceeding one hour in duration shall not constitute a break between shifts.