Woolworths Distribution Centre Award 2004

AP837192 - Woolworths Distribution Centre Award 2004

8. PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

8.1 A part-time employee is an employee specifically hired as a weekly employee, but who does not work full-time hours.

8.2 Regular part-time employment

8.2.1 An employer may employ regular part-time employees under this award.

8.2.2 A regular part-time employee is an employee who:

8.2.2(a) works less than full-time hours of 36 per week; and

8.2.2(b) has reasonably predictable hours of work; and

8.2.2(c) receives, on a pro rata basis, equivalent pay and conditions to those of full-time employees unless the award specifically excludes such employees and/or provides some alternative provisions in relation to part-time employees.

8.2.3 At the time of first being employed, the employer and the regular part-time employee will agree, in writing, on a regular pattern of work, specifying at least:

• the hours worked each day;
• which days of the week the employee will work;
• the actual starting and finishing times of workeach day;
• variation must be in writing;
• minimum daily employment is four hours on a consecutive basis;
• all time worked in excess of agreed hours is paid at the overtime rate; and
• the times of taking and the duration of meal breaks.

8.2.4 Any agreed variation to the regular pattern of work will be recorded in writing and retained by the employer and a copy given by the employer to the employee.

8.2.5 An employer is required to roster a regular part-time employee for a minimum of four consecutive hours on any shift.

8.2.6 An employee who does not meet the definition of a regular part-time employee and who is not a full-time employee will be paid as a casual employee in accordance with 9.1.5.

8.3 The company may notify a part-time employee on the previous day whether the part-time employee will be required to work on any given day. A part-time employee required to work on any given day must be provided with at least four hours work. Subject to the four hour minimum, the actual finishing time of a part-time employee on any given day may be specified by the company during the course of each day to suit the actual needs of the business.

8.4 Part-time employees are paid the same hourly rate as full-time employees, i.e. the appropriate weekly rate divided by 36. Part-time employees are entitled to be paid the same ordinary time penalties as full-time employees.

8.5 Part-time employees who work overtime shall receive the same overtime penalties as full-time employees.

8.6 Where the part-time employee agrees to do so, a part-time employee may work temporarily as a full-time employee to replace a full-time employee who is on leave. A part-time employee who is temporarily transferred to full-time employment under this clause must be given at least one week’s notice of the transfer.

8.7 Existing casual employees as at 1 June 1990 shall not be required to become part-time employees without their agreement.