Common use of COUNTRY WORK Clause in Contracts

COUNTRY WORK. Jobs shall be done on a country work basis when the distance of the job from the shop precludes (in the employer’s opinion) working from shop or in site in accordance with Rule 1. (a) The ordinary hours of work, subject to alteration on particular sites by mutual agreement, shall be 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with one hour, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for dinner, Monday to Thursday inclusive. On Friday normal finishing time will be 4.30 p.m. (b) Overtime to be in accordance with Rule 4. (c) As from 1st April 2007, €168.26 (7 days) shall be paid to cover maintenance. If the week’s work is completed in 5/6 days, full subsistence of €168.26 will be paid. The Subsistence Allowance shall be increased on 1st April, each year, by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from Mid November of the previous year to the previous Mid November. The amount shall be reviewed independently every 3 years in December, the intention being that any new amount agreed shall be effective from 1st January the following year. (d) For absences of 4 nights or less working in the country, lodging expenses shall be paid if accounted for to the satisfaction of the employer. (e) Travelling time where payable shall be at basic rate only. (f) For the purpose of visiting home, return standard rail fare or bus fare plus 2 hours each way to place of ordinary employment which shall be interpreted as being the Company shop shall be allowed once in 7 weeks when the job is over 40 miles and up to 100 miles away. Over 100 miles return standard rail or bus fare plus 4 hours each way shall be allowed also once in 7 weeks. (g) On temporary or other termination of employment due to certified illness, rail fare to place of ordinary employment shall be allowed, if required or payment for lodging expenses up to two weeks if certified unfit to travel.

COUNTRY WORK. Jobs shall be done on a country work basis when the distance of the job from the shop precludes (in the employer’s opinion) working from shop or in site in accordance with Rule 1. (a) The ordinary hours of work, subject to alteration on particular sites by employer’s discretion mutual agreement, shall be 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with one hour, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for dinner, Monday to Thursday inclusive. On Friday normal finishing time will be 4.30 p.m. (b) Overtime to be in accordance with Rule 4. (c) As from 1st April 2007, €168.26 (7 days) shall be paid to cover maintenance. If the week’s work is completed in 5/6 days, full subsistence of €168.26 will be paid. The Subsistence Allowance shall be increased or decreased on 1st April, each year, by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from Mid November of the previous year to the previous Mid November. The amount shall be reviewed independently every 3 years in December, the intention being that any new amount agreed shall be effective from 1st January the following year. Alternative: Where the employer uses all legal means i.e. renting accommodation etc. (d) For absences of 4 nights or less working in the country, lodging expenses shall be paid if accounted for to the satisfaction of the employer. (e) Travelling time where payable shall be at basic rate only. (f) For the purpose of visiting home, return standard rail fare or bus fare plus 2 hours each way to place of ordinary employment which shall be interpreted as being the Company shop shall be allowed once in 7 weeks when the job is over 40 miles and up to 100 miles away. Over 100 miles return standard rail or bus fare plus 4 hours each way shall be allowed also once in 7 weeks. (g) On temporary or other termination of employment due to certified illness, rail fare to place of ordinary employment shall be allowed, if required or payment for lodging expenses up to two weeks if certified unfit to travel.