Sleepover Rules & Allowances
A "sleepover" is when an employee is required to sleep at the client's premises. It is distinct from an "Active Night" shift.
Quick Facts
- Sleepover Allowance
- $59.68 per night (approx, varies by year)
- Span of Hours
- Usually 8 hours (e.g., 10pm to 6am)
- Minimum Charge
- Payment of allowance + minimum hours
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Active Night vs. Sleepover
An **Active Night** is a shift where the employee is awake and working. This is paid at hourly rates (with night loading/penalties).
A **Sleepover** is where the employee sleeps but is available. They get a flat Allowance. If they have to wake up to work, they must be paid for that time at overtime rates.
A **Sleepover** is where the employee sleeps but is available. They get a flat Allowance. If they have to wake up to work, they must be paid for that time at overtime rates.
Work Performed During Sleepover
If a worker is woken up to perform duties, they must be paid for the time worked at **overtime rates**. The minimum payment for such work is usually **one hour**, even if the work took 10 minutes.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What facilities must be provided for a sleepover?
- The employer must provide a separate room with a bed, clean linen, and appropriate privacy for the employee.
- Can a sleepover be rostered back-to-back?
- Yes, but be mindful of fatigue management and potential overtime rules if the total hours worked (including the periods before/after sleepover) exceed daily maximums.
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