As you will be aware, there is a new breaks schedule for crew and supervisors within all RBLNZ stores. The change was partially due to new legislation introduced by the government.

The legislation means that ALL employers are now required to give 10-minute and 30-minute breaks. Based on legislation change, Unite negotiated a formal variation to the union agreement with RBLNZ.

The main advantages of the new breaks schedule for RBL staff are firstly, a 15-minute break within a three-hour shift, and secondly, two 15-minute breaks and a half-hour unpaid break for total shift lengths of 6-8 hours. So, for example, if you start at 12 noon and finish at 6pm, you will get two 15s and one 30 minute break.