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SCHEDULE 2MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE PLANT HIRE WORKING RULE AGREEMENT

14. Shift Work

Eight-hour Rotary Shifts

14.2.  On all work which is being carried out by three eight-hour shifts in the 24 hours, men shall meet and be paid for eight hours per shift at ordinary rates plus in the case of men completing the shift, a shift differential of one-eighth of ordinary rate per hour. The normal aggregate number of shifts in the week shall be 15, which shall generally be worked between 10 p.m. on Sunday and 2 p.m. on the following Saturday.

Provided that, if the shift commencing on Sunday night is worked, it shall be the first shift in the week.

Provided further that, if the aggregate number of shifts in the week exceeds 15:

(a)the 16th and 17th shifts shall be paid at the rate of time and a half plus the shift differential of one-eighth of ordinary rate per hour provided that the shift differential of one-eighth of ordinary rate per hour shall be deemed to be a conditions payment and shall not be enhanced when calculating overtime payments, and

(b)the 18th and subsequent shifts in the week shall be paid at double the ordinary rate but no shift differential shall be paid.