Common use of Availability During Inclement Weather Clause in Contracts

Availability During Inclement Weather. Given that the Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance of the roadways, each employee must be informed about the potential of inclement weather during non-work hours (excluding pre-approved vacation periods). In the event there is a forecast for inclement weather that may require snow removal or other emergency responses by the Highway Department, each employee must be ready, willing, and able to work. Being “able” includes being in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations pertaining to the consumption of alcohol. If an employee cannot be at the employee’s home to receive the call to report for snow removal or other emergency duties, the employee must leave a message on the Department’s answering devise as to where the employee may be contacted.

Availability During Inclement Weather. Given that the Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance of the roadways, each employee must be informed about the potential of inclement weather during non-work hours (excluding pre-approved vacation periods). In the event there is a forecast for inclement weather that may require snow removal or other emergency responses by the Highway Department, each employee must be ready, willing, and able to work. Being “able” includes being in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations pertaining to the consumption of alcohol. If an employee cannot be at the employee’s home to receive the call to report for snow removal or other emergency duties, the employee must leave a message on the Department’s answering devise device as to where the employee may be contacted.. 6.3 Notification of Absence