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AN160080 – Clerks' (Wholesale & Retail Establishments) Award No. 38 of 1947

18. - TRAVELLING TIME

(1) When a worker is required to work temporarily at a location other than his usual place of duty, any excess fare over that which he normally incurs shall be paid by the employer.

(2) When a worker is engaged at such a distance that he cannot return at night, suitable board and lodging shall be found at the employer's expense.

(3) All travelling time outside ordinary working hours shall be paid for at ordinary rates up to a maximum of twelve hours in any twenty four hours period from the time of starting on the journey: Provided that when the travelling is by coastal boat not more than eight hours shall be paid for in any such period.

(4) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this clause a worker may not be required to work temporarily at a location other than his usual place of duty for more than three months of any twelve months' period without his written consent.

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