Staff Rostering Policy

At Murray’s Café, we are committed to providing fair and equitable staffing opportunities for all of our employees. Our staff rostering policy is designed to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to work a fair and equal number of shifts, and that shifts are allocated in a manner that is consistent with our business needs and complies with all relevant employment legislation and standards.

Key components of our staff rostering policy include:

Fair and equal treatment:

We are committed to providing fair and equal treatment for all of our employees. This means that all employees have the opportunity to work a fair and equal number of shifts, and that shifts are allocated based on factors such as availability, skills, and experience.

Staff preferences:

We take into account employee preferences when rostering shifts, including preferences for specific days of the week or particular shifts. We do our best to accommodate these preferences, while also ensuring that the needs of the business are met.

Business needs:

We consider the needs of the business when rostering shifts, and ensure that we have adequate staffing levels at all times. This includes ensuring that we have enough staff to meet customer demand, comply with workplace health and safety requirements, and provide high-quality service to our customers.

Communication: We communicate the roster to all employees in a timely manner, and ensure that any changes to the roster are communicated promptly. This includes providing employees with a copy of the roster in advance, and notifying them of any changes as soon as possible.

Remuneration Awards:

We comply with all relevant remuneration awards and pay rates set by the Fair Work Commission and other relevant authorities in Australia. This includes paying minimum wage rates, penalty rates, and overtime rates as required.

Availability and Skills:

We take into account employee availability and skills when rostering shifts. This includes ensuring that employees are rostered for shifts that are appropriate for their skills and experience, and that they are able to work the shifts they are rostered for.

Record-keeping:

We maintain accurate records of employee hours worked, shifts rostered, and any changes to the roster. This includes keeping records of employee availability and preferences, as well as any requests for time off or changes to the roster.

Rostering Process:

The rostering process is undertaken by the management team to ensure consistency and compliance with our policies. The process includes:

Identifying the shifts required for the week

Allocating shifts based on employee availability, skills, and preferences

Ensuring that the business needs are met and that we have adequate staffing levels

Communicating the roster to all employees in a timely manner

Overtime:

If an employee works overtime, we will pay them in accordance with the relevant remuneration award and any applicable employment legislation.

We regularly review and update our staff rostering policy to ensure that it remains compliant with all relevant legislation and standards in Australia, and to address any feedback or concerns raised by our employees.