Common use of Days and Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Days and Hours of Work. 8.1.1 Employees will work a five (5) day week, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 8.1.2 The normal hours of work for employees covered by this Agreement will be seven (7) hours per day. 8.1.3 The University will give a minimum of ten (10) days notice of a change in shift unless the change results in an employee working hours that entitle the employee to an overtime wage. All changes of shift will be discussed with the employee prior to the giving of notice. If the proposed shift change would result in hardship for the employee concerned, the University will attempt to accommodate the employee's needs through transfer or other mutually agreeable means. 8.1.4 Employees who work more than six (6) hours a day will be entitled to an unpaid meal break of not less than thirty (30) minutes and not more than one (1) hour. Employees who work from five (5) to six (6) hours a day will have the option of taking an unpaid meal break. Employees who work less than five (5) hours a day will not be entitled to a meal break. 8.1.5 Employees who work more than six (6) hours a day will be entitled to two (2) paid fifteen (15) minute rest periods, one (1) during the work period prior to the meal break and one (1) during the work period after the meal break. Employees who work six (6) hours a day or less will be entitled to one (1) paid fifteen (15) minute rest period. 8.1.6 The times when the meal break and rest periods are taken will be approved by the supervisor. 8.1.7 The length of time between the starting and quitting times in a normal working day will not exceed eight (8) hours. 8.1.8 When employees attend a required work-related meeting during their normal meal break they will reschedule their break on that day with the time subject to the approval of their supervisor. 8.1.9 An employee, reporting for work at the call of the University, shall be entitled to their regular wage for the entire period spent at the place of work, with a minimum of four

Days and Hours of Work. 8.1.1 Employees will work a five (5) day week, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 8.1.2 The normal hours of work for employees covered by this Agreement will be seven (7) hours per day. 8.1.3 The University will give a minimum of ten (10) days notice of a change in shift unless the change results in an employee working hours that entitle the employee to an overtime wage. All changes of shift will be discussed with the employee prior to the giving of notice. If the proposed shift change would result in hardship for the employee concerned, the University will attempt to accommodate the employee's needs through transfer or other mutually agreeable means. 8.1.4 Employees who work more than six (6) hours a day will be entitled to an unpaid meal break of not less than thirty (30) minutes and not more than one (1) hour. Employees who work from five (5) to six (6) hours a day will have the option of taking an unpaid meal break. Employees who work less than five (5) hours a day will not be entitled to a meal break. 8.1.5 Employees who work more than six (6) hours a day will be entitled to two (2) paid fifteen (15) minute rest periods, one (1) during the work period prior to the meal break and one one (1) during the work period after the meal break. Employees who work six (6) hours a day or less will be entitled to one (1) paid fifteen (15) minute rest period. 8.1.6 The times when the meal break and rest periods are taken will be approved by the supervisor. 8.1.7 The length of time between the starting and quitting times in a normal working day will not exceed eight (8) hours. 8.1.8 When employees attend a required work-related meeting during their normal meal break they will reschedule their break on that day with the time subject to the approval of their supervisor. 8.1.9 An employee, reporting for work at the call of the University, shall be entitled to their regular wage for the entire period spent at the place of work, with a minimum of fourfour (4) hours pay for each call-out, unless the employee is unfit to perform their duties or has failed to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations to the Workers’ Compensation Board. Where an employee is working overtime, Clause 8.5.6 applies.