NewzThe New Zealand Employment Court has issued a ruling regarding the work hours of Te Kura teachers, determining that lunch breaks do not count toward their mandated 40-hour work week.
The legal question centered on whether non-work activities during lunch, such as visiting the gym or taking a walk, constituted working time. The court's decision ultimately resolved the dispute in favor of excluding these midday breaks from total weekly hours.
This ruling carries significant operational implications for the educational institution, as it averts the need to hire an estimated 34 additional staff members to compensate for counted break times.
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