Australian Work Hours & Timesheet Calculator
Log your daily start and finish times, deduct unpaid lunch breaks, and automatically compute your total weekly payable hours and estimated gross wages.
Weekly Timesheet Log
| Day | Start Time | Finish Time | Unpaid Break (Mins) | Net Daily Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8.00 hrs | |||
| Tuesday | 8.00 hrs | |||
| Wednesday | 8.00 hrs | |||
| Thursday | 8.00 hrs | |||
| Friday | 8.00 hrs | |||
| Saturday | 0.00 hrs | |||
| Sunday | 0.00 hrs |
Understanding Fair Work Meal Break Entitlements
Under the Fair Work Act and modern awards, employees working more than 5 consecutive hours are entitled to an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes. Employers cannot require employees to work through meal breaks without paying appropriate overtime or penalty rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
How do I calculate total weekly work hours after unpaid lunch breaks?
Enter your daily start time and finish time for Monday through Friday, plus your unpaid break duration (e.g. 30 or 60 minutes). The calculator deducts the unpaid break from total elapsed time to produce net billable hours for payroll.
What is the standard maximum ordinary weekly hours in Australia under the NES?
Under Section 62 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (National Employment Standards), the maximum ordinary weekly hours for a full-time employee is 38 hours plus reasonable additional hours.