Refusing unreasonable hours & practical steps
You can refuse to work additional hours if they are unreasonable. Consider the statutory factors above and your specific circumstances.
What to do if you’re asked to work unreasonable hours
- Keep records: Start/finish times, breaks, total hours, and any directions given.
- Raise it early: Discuss concerns with your manager; refer to the NES maximum and the reasonableness factors.
- Seek advice: Check your award/EA/contract and get support before refusing or escalating.