Working conditions What is a Rostered Day Off (RDO)? When are you entitled to receive a RDO?
Generally speaking, an entitlement to a rostered day off is the result of an arrangement between an employer and an employee. The arrangement will generally specify that if the employee works additional hours within a working week then those hours will accrue to entitle them to a paid day off.
Arrangement regarding rostered days off may only be implemented within a workplace where they are in accordance with the relevant award or agreement that provides coverage for the employee.
How do I apply for flexible working arrangements, and what can I do if my employer says no?
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 a request for flexible working arrangements must be made in writing to the employer and clearly outline the change sought and the reason for the change.
Employers must give the employee a written response to the request within 21 days, stating whether the employer grants or refuses the request. The employer may refuse the request only on reasonable business grounds.
In the instance that an employer refuses an employee's request and the employee would like to pursue this further, the employee can contact us for further assistance.
Can my employer direct me to go home without pay when there is not enough work?
Under the Fair Work Act an employer may stand down an employee without pay during a period in which the employee cannot be usefully employed because of:
The Fair Work Act does not specifically deal with stand down due to inclement weather. However, one of the examples in the explanatory memorandum to the Fair Work Act includes a flash flood as being a legitimate cause for stand down.
The Fair Work Act allows for an enterprise agreement or a contract of employment to provide for stand down in a wider range of circumstances. Therefore, any provisions that apply may be dependent on agreement that applies to the employee.
Am I required to work overtime?
Under the NES an employer may request that an employee work reasonable additional hours. An employee may refuse on the grounds that the additional hours are unreasonable.
In determining whether additional hours are reasonable or unreasonable the following must be taken into account:
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