tea break
(Australia) A short rest break which an employee is entitled to take, shorter in duration than a lunchbreak.
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(Australia) A short rest break which an employee is entitled to take, shorter in duration than a lunchbreak.
According to the SCHADS award, support workers are entitled to a paid 10 minute tea break for every four hours worked.
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(British, Australia) A short break or rest period during the day when a cup of tea or coffee is drunk.
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