What does rostered day off mean?

rostered day off

A rostered day off is a day in an employee's work schedule when they are not required to work. This day off can be either paid or unpaid, depending on the terms of the relevant award or agreement.

In work schedules, a rostered day off is a designated day when an employee is not expected to come to work. It's part of the work roster and can be a regular feature of the schedule. The payment for this day off is determined by the employee's award or workplace agreement – some rostered days off are paid, while others are not.

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