Night Shift Premium: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn if you are entitled to extra pay or time off for working through the night and how to check your specific benefits.
This scheme provides extra compensation or rest for employees who perform their duties during late-night hours.
Who it's for
This applies to employees who work during the hours between 23:00 and 06:00.
What you get
You are entitled to either a supplement added to your wages or reasonable paid time off. In many cases, this results in a percentage increase in your pay for those specific hours.
What it costs you
There is no monetary cost to access this, but you will need to carefully track your working hours. You should also review your employment contract to see how your specific hours are recorded.
The catch to know
While the law requires that you receive compensation for night work, the exact amount or percentage you receive is often determined by collective bargaining agreements rather than a fixed legal number.
How to apply
- Review your employment contract to see your specific terms.
- Keep a detailed log of all hours worked between 23:00 and 06:00.
- Compare your logged hours against your pay slip.
- Contact your employer or union if your compensation does not match your working hours.