Common use of Reasonable Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Reasonable Hours of Work. (a) Subject to subclause 30.2(b) an employer may require an employee to work reasonable overtime at overtime rates of pay. (b) An employee may refuse to work overtime in circumstances where the working of such overtime would result in the employee working hours which are unreasonable having regard to: (i) any risk to the employee’s health and safety; (ii) the employee’s personal circumstances including family responsibilities; (iii) the needs of the workplace; (iv) the notice (if any) given by the employer of the overtime and by the employee of his or her intention to refuse it; and (v) any other relevant matter.