S.L. 452.126 Art. 13Minimum predictability of work.

(1) Where a worker’s work pattern is entirely or mostly unpredictable the worker shall not be required to work by the employer unless both of the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) the work takes place within predetermined reference hours and days as referred to in regulation 5(1)(n)(ii); and

(b) the worker is informed by his employer of a work assignment within a reasonable notice period as referred to in regulation 5(1)(n)(iii):

Provided that a reasonable notice period shall be not less than:

(i) thirty (30) days for a work assignment having a duration of six (6) weeks or more;

(ii) fifteen (15) days for a work assignment having a duration of more than two (2) weeks and up to five (5) weeks;

(iii) seven (7) days for a work assignment having a duration of more than one (1) week and up to two (2) weeks;

(iv) three (3) days for an assignment having a duration of between five (5) and seven (7) days; and

(v) one (1) day for an assignment having a duration of less than five (5) days.

(2) Where one or both of the requirements laid down in sub-regulation (1) is not fulfilled, a worker shall have the right to refuse a work assignment without adverse consequences.