{"id":2022,"date":"2025-07-23T12:53:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/%e8%87%aa%e5%8b%95%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T00:00:55","slug":"split-shifts-broken-shifts-2025-how-to-schedule-legally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/split-shifts-broken-shifts-2025-how-to-schedule-legally\/","title":{"rendered":"Split Shifts &amp; Broken Shifts 2025: How to Schedule Legally"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"What Are Split Shifts and Broken Shifts?\">What Are Split Shifts and Broken Shifts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Why Are Split and Broken Shifts Important?\">Why Are Split and Broken Shifts Important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Who Is Affected by Split Shift Rules in Hospitality?\">Who Is Affected by Split Shift Rules in Hospitality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How to Calculate Broken Shift Pay?\">How to Calculate Broken Shift Pay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-4\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How Workstem Helps Hospitality Industry Businesses\">How Workstem Helps Hospitality Industry Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-5\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs About the Hospitality Industry Award 2025\">FAQs About the Hospitality Industry Award 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><p>In the hospitality industry, managing employee schedules can be complex, especially when it comes to split shifts and broken shifts. Understanding the legal implications and requirements in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), and Queensland (QLD) is essential for maintaining compliant operations. This article will explore split shift rules, broken shift pay calculations, common underpayment scenarios, and important legal formulas to help you schedule your workforce properly in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">What Are Split Shifts and Broken Shifts?<\/h2>\n<p>A split shift occurs when an employee&#8217;s work schedule is divided into two or more segments with a significant break between them. For instance, an employee may work from 10 AM to 2 PM, take a break, and then resume work from 5 PM to 9 PM.<\/p>\n<p>A broken shift refers to a scenario where an employee&#8217;s working hours are interrupted by an unpaid break, creating a situation where the actual hours worked are broken up into non-contiguous segments throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Why Are Split and Broken Shifts Important?<\/h2>\n<p>In the hospitality industry, split and broken shifts allow businesses to manage peak periods effectively, aligning staffing levels with customer demand. However, understanding the legal ramifications is critical to avoid underpayment and ensure compliance with local laws.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Who Is Affected by Split Shift Rules in Hospitality?<\/h2>\n<p>Employees working within the hospitality sector, including those under the Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA), are particularly affected. Employers must adhere to the split shift rules outlined in the award to ensure fair compensation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How to Calculate Broken Shift Pay?<\/h2>\n<p>Calculating pay for broken shifts involves the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the Total Hours Worked: Add up all the hours worked by the employee on that day.<\/li>\n<li>Determine Minimum Pay Rates: Refer to the relevant awards for minimum pay rates applicable for each hour worked.<\/li>\n<li>Calculate Break Duration: Compute the duration of the unpaid break. This should be taken into account for remuneration.<\/li>\n<li>Apply Legal Formulas: Use the specific formulas provided in the HIGA or relevant awards to ensure compliance and proper pay calculation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example Calculation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If an employee worked two segments (5 hours in total) with a 2-hour unpaid break:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total hours worked:<\/strong> 5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay Rate:<\/strong> $25 per hour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Pay<\/strong> = Total hours worked \u00d7 Pay Rate = 5 hours \u00d7 $25 = $125<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-4\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How Workstem Helps Hospitality Industry Businesses<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify award interpretation and payroll processing with <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem<\/a>,<\/span> the all-in-one <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce management &amp; payroll software<\/a> <\/span>designed for every industry. Our system supports 122+ modern awards &amp; 34 EAs, including the Hospitality Industry Award 2025, and keeps you up-to-date with changes in wage rates, penalty rates, and overtime rules.<\/p>\n<p>Managing payroll under the Hospitality Industry Award 2025 can be complex. Workstem\u2019s workforce management software ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurate award interpretation<\/li>\n<li>Automated penalty rates &amp; overtime calculations<\/li>\n<li>Compliant payslips &amp; record-keeping<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integrations with<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span>, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose from our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard or Advanced plan<\/a><\/span> to suit your business needs, and stay Fair Work compliant with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Book a free demo<\/span><\/a> with our payroll experts and experience how Workstem can streamline your payroll and workforce operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-5\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs About the Hospitality Industry Award 2025<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the Hospitality Industry Award 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> The Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2025 (MA000009) sets minimum pay rates, penalty rates, and employment conditions for workers in hotels, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, pubs, and clubs across Australia. It\u2019s updated annually by the Fair Work Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: What are the key changes in the 2025 Award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> Minimum wage increase: ~3.5% (projected) for full-time, part-time, and casual employees;penalty rates: Unchanged for weekends\/public holidays, but base rates rise;casual loading: Remains at 25%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: Does the Award apply to casual workers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A3:<\/strong> Yes. Casual employees receive: base rate + 25% loading (e.g., $24.05 + $6.01 = $30.06\/hour); additional penalty rates for weekends\/nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: Are breaks and overtime included?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A4:<\/strong> Breaks: 10-minute paid rest breaks per 4-hour shift; overtime: Paid after 38 hours\/week (full-time) or 10 hours\/day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Can Workstem help with casual employee management?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A5:<\/strong> Absolutely. Workstem supports casual loading, dynamic rosters, and real-time tracking to ensure casual workers are paid correctly and fairly under the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Is Workstem compliant with Fair Work and STP2?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A6:<\/strong> Yes, Workstem is fully compliant with Fair Work obligations and Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2), ensuring seamless reporting to the ATO.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/hospitality-industry-general-award-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hospitality Industry (General) Award Guide [MA000009]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/updated-hospitality-award-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updated Hospitality Award Rates: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/hospitality-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hospitality Award<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/restaurant-award-vs-hospitality-award-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant Award vs Hospitality Award: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content What Are Split Shifts and Broken Shifts?Why Are Split and Broken Shifts Important?Who Is Affected by Split Shift Rules in Hospitality?How to Calculate Broken Shift Pay?How Workstem Helps Hospitality Industry BusinessesFAQs About the Hospitality Industry Award 2025 In the hospitality industry, managing employee schedules can be complex, especially when it comes to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2102,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[40,46,42],"class_list":["post-2022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-award-interpretation","tag-payroll","tag-popular"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Split Shifts &amp; Broken Shifts 2025: How to Schedule Legally - Workstem Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn NSW, VIC &amp; QLD split shift rules 2025 under Hospitality Award. 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