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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Establishment and operation of prisons - Other duties in relation to prisoners

81: Working conditions

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"Rules about work hours and rest days for prisoners"

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If you are a prisoner, you do not have to work on a certain day if it goes against your genuine religious beliefs or practices, unless it is an emergency. You cannot be made to work more than 40 hours per week. You are also entitled to have one day of rest each week.

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Establishment and operation of prisons: Other duties in relation to prisoners

81Working conditions

  1. Unless there is an emergency, no prisoner may be required to work on a certain day if working on that day would be inconsistent with the prisoner's genuine religious beliefs or practices.

  2. No prisoner may be required to work for more than 40 hours per week.

  3. Every prisoner is entitled to 1 day of rest in each week.

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