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Working Hours, Shifts & Overtime

Review working-time, shift, overtime, rest-day and attendance documentation against applicable establishment requirements.

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Overview

Working-time rules can differ by establishment, state, industry and employee category. Premark can help review roster formats, attendance records, overtime approvals, weekly offs and shift policies, and coordinate professional validation against the requirements that apply to the site and workforce. The objective is a documented process that managers can follow and records that can be produced when needed.

In scope

What this covers

  • Shift and roster policies
  • Attendance and overtime evidence
  • Weekly rest and holiday records
  • Site-specific compliance review
  • Manager checklists and employee communication

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can one working-hours policy apply to every site?
Not necessarily. The policy should be checked against the work location, establishment category, employee group and applicable rules.

Important information

Premark Group provides business-facing legal and compliance support and works with empanelled legal and compliance professionals. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and no specific legal, regulatory or court outcome is guaranteed. Photographs are illustrative and do not depict Premark clients, advisers or actual proceedings.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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Tell us about your working hours, shifts & overtime requirement and we will suggest the right next step within the agreed scope.

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