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I am a casual employee and I often work short shifts. Is there a minimum my employer has to pay me?

All awards and agreements contain a 'minimum engagement' clause. This clause tells you the minimum number of hours your employer must pay you for each engagement (shift).

Most HACSU members will have a minimum engagement of 1 or 2 hours.

If your award or agreement specifies that you have a minimum engagement of 2 hours, for example, it means that even if you are required to work for only 1 hour, your employer must pay you a minimum of 2 hours wages.

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Frequently asked questions are designed to provide members with general guidance only. The answers cannot be absolutely precise because each members particular circumstance maybe different and therefore require advice specific to the member. Therefore members may still need to contact the Union for more detailed information and/or advice.