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Posted: **Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:57 am**

Because of staff shortages I might have to return to working shifts, for which an allowance is paid. This will be for a relatively short period. Will this be treated as overtime with the requisite 50% to be paid or will it be treated as part of my salary and my monthly payments increased?

Posted: **Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:29 am**

Hi
Only your IP can answer that one but my gut feeling is that it will fall under the 50% clause.
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Posted: **Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:13 am**

I think that you could argue it either way, as shift allowances are part of salary and not usually treated as overtime, however as the 50% uplift provision also generally covers additional income of any sort, you can expect to pay over half of your increased earnings.

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Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:19 pm**

I agree i think it will fall under the 50% clause but i think you should contact your IP and make sure this is covered.

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Michelle P.