14,HOURS

14.1 Hours of Duty

14.1.1 The standard hours shall average 38 hours per week over the roster cycle.

14.1.2 The standard hours shall be:

(a) 7.6 hours per shift;

(b) eight, 10 and 12 hours per shift; or

(c) a combination of eight, 10 and 12 hours per shift over a shift cycle. Any other hours per shift shall be agreed between the Controlling Authority and the majority of members in the affected work area.

14.1.3 Twelve hour shifts shall not occur on the Hobart, Launceston or Burnie Watch unless agreed with members affected. In other cases where 12 hour shifts are being considered consultation shall occur with the Police Association of Tasmania.

14.1.4 Generally accrued days during a roster cycle will be factored into or taken during that roster cycle. In special circumstances and when approved by the Controlling Authority up to five accrued days may be accumulated and may be taken on application by the member with the approval of the Controlling Authority.

14.2 Rostered Meal Breaks

14.2.1 Members shall be entitled to meal breaks according to roster for their work areas as follows:

(a) An eight hour shift shall have a 20 minute paid break or an unpaid break not exceeding one hour in addition to the rostered hours.

(b) A 10 hour shift shall have a 30 minute paid meal break or an unpaid break not exceeding one hour in addition to the rostered hours.

(c) A 12 hour shift shall have two 20 minute paid meal breaks.

14.2.2 A meal break shall be taken by the member within five hours of the commencement of the shift or as soon as practicable after the fifth hour of commencing duty.

14.2.3 Where the work location has eight and 10 hour shifts, the type of break will be decided having regard to the operational requirements of the Controlling Authority and in consultation with the membership in that location. The unpaid break will only occur in exceptional circumstances, particularly afternoon and night shifts, as determined by the Controlling Authority in consultation with the Police Association of Tasmania.

14.2.4 A member required to work overtime after completing a shift shall be entitled to a 20 minute unpaid break during the overtime where practicable, provided the member is required to work after the break. In addition, where practicable, the member shall also be entitled to an additional 20 minute unpaid break at the conclusion of each additional five hours of overtime worked, provided the member is required to work overtime after the additional break.

14.2.5 Paid meal breaks shall be at the salary rate applicable at the time.

14.2.6 A member shall be available for work during his or her paid break.

14.2.7 Where a member is recalled for duty to attend court:

(a) The member shall not be paid his or her normal rostered meal break during the Court's recess; and

(b) The member shall be paid overtime for the excess period of the Court's recess beyond the member's normal rostered break.

14.3 Availability and Standby

14.3.1 The following definitions are relevant to this clause:

'Availability' means where a member is rostered or directed to be available to resume duty at any time and is to remain contactable within the time limits or obligations imposed by the Controlling Authority. The member is not required to remain within his or her home or at the station.

'Standby' means where a member is directed to be prepared to resume duty immediately when advised and within the time limits or obligations imposed by the Controlling Authority. The member may be directed to remain at home or some other agreed location.

14.3.2 Where a member, other than an officer or a member stationed at a designated one or two member station, is required to remain on Availability as defined, the member shall be entitled to payment in accordance with the following:

a)     from ffpp on or after 1/12/07 the rate of $2.50 per hour;

b)     from ffpp on or after 1/12/08 the rate of $2.59 per hour; and

c)      from ffpp on or after 1/12/09 the rate of $2.68 per hour

for each hour required to be available after the conclusion of duty one day and the commencement of duty on the next day with a minimum payment of:

·        $16.25 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/07;

·        $16.79 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/08; and

·        $17.38 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/09.

14.3.3 Where a member, other than an officer or a member stationed at a designated one or two member station, is required to remain on Standby the member shall be entitled to payment in accordance with the following:

a)     from ffpp on or after 1/12/07 the rate of $5.00 per hour;

b)     from ffpp on or after 1/12/08 the rate of $5.17 per hour; and

c)      from ffpp on or after 1/12/09 the rate of $5.35 per hour

for each hour required to be on Standby after the conclusion of duty one day and the commencement of duty on the next day with a minimum payment of

·        $40.00 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/07;

·        $41.32 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/08; and

·        $42.77 from the ffpp on or after 1/12/09.

14.3.4 Where a member is on Availability or Standby, and is required to return to work and expense is incurred in returning to work or the member's private vehicle is used, actual expenses up to $5.00 shall be paid.