Am I Eligible to Have My Minimum Hours Raised?

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  chumlee on 04/03/2018 - 06:43

  +3

  What does your employment contract state about sick leave?

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    Cscroft on 04/03/2018 - 07:06

    Thanks chumlee for responding, I'll have to chase that up I was just reading through my employee contract & realised it was the original contract from when i was a casual when I first started, I don't remember signing and getting an updated contracts when they move me to permanent part-time. the store manager is working this morning I'll probably just end up sitting down having a chat anyway definitely need to request a copy the updated contract though, I'll let you know how goes.

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      iratepirate on 04/03/2018 - 10:35

      +1

      Permanent Part time usually has a minimum of 16 hours per fortnight - depending on your award.

      If you never signed a contract for permanent part time then you are entitled to be payed at the casual rate for every hour that you have worked. Be careful, as you will be immediately sacked if you bring this up.

      When you are ready to move on I'd be making a claim for back pay - you can go back up to six years in this claim.

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  belac1993 on 04/03/2018 - 08:41

  +3

  Retail work is most likely covered by an eba. Have a look at that for details.

  My understanding is that you only are entitled to 10hours sick leave for the week. For extra hours you work each week above that you would either get casual rates or earn leave entitlements at a faster rate.

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  ozhunter on 04/03/2018 - 08:53

  My question is as I have been working 20-35 hours week for the last 18 months am I eligible to have my minimum hours raised from 10hrs.

  That's why it's part time. They only roster you on when they need you. They just need to give you the minimum hours/week. I guess you can ask them, but doubt they would be under any obligation.

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    Quantumcat on 04/03/2018 - 09:06

    Permanent part time is generally the same hours each week. You're thinking of casual.

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      ozhunter on 04/03/2018 - 09:08

      he never mentioned permanent part time. He only said "I have been working 20-35 hours week"

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        pegaxs on 04/03/2018 - 09:15

        I work part-time in retail

        Jus’ sayin’…

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        ozhunter on 04/03/2018 - 09:16

        @pegaxs:

        That's what I was saying, part time, not permanent part-time. He has indicated that his hours change quite a bit each week.

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        Quantumcat on 04/03/2018 - 09:31

        @ozhunter: casual workers don't get any sick leave. They get loading on top of their hourly rate to compensate.

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        ozhunter on 04/03/2018 - 09:36

        @Quantumcat:

        Yea I know. He got 10 hours worth of sick leave.

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  jjjaar on 04/03/2018 - 09:24

  My assumption is you have 10 hours on a contract, and pick up extra shifts to make up the difference?

  Just ask your boss and say "I've been doing at least 20 hours for the last year, but only contracted for 10. Can I increase my contracted hours to 20? I'll still do extra shifts to bring it up to 35 when you need me"

  Just be nice and open about it.

  Explain why you deserve it, for example, "I'm reliable, I'm always here on time, I will continue this for you".

  Explain how it will benefit them, "Given that I'm always on time you will know I will be here and won't have to worry. You will have piece of mind knowing that these extra busy shifts will be taken care of"

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  timmysbiscuits on 04/03/2018 - 11:51

  You may be entitled to a review of your minimum hours if there is a record of you working longer hours for more than 12 months.

  If you aren't a member of a Union, try Fair Work for more info/advice.

  https://www.fairwork.gov.au/contact-us/call-us or https://www.fairwork.gov.au/contact-us/online-enquiries