Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum Clause Samples
The "Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum" clause defines circumstances under which the standard requirement for a minimum two-hour service or work period does not apply. This clause typically outlines specific scenarios—such as emergencies, cancellations by the client, or unforeseen events—where the service provider or employee is not entitled to the usual minimum compensation or time commitment. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility in the agreement, ensuring that both parties are not unfairly bound to the minimum requirement in situations where it would be unreasonable or impractical.
Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum. Management will attempt to adjust an employee's shift to accommodate court appearances or on-call status commencing two hours or less before or after the employee's regularly assigned shift begins or ends. If an employee's shift cannot be adjusted, the employee will be compensated as follows:
1. Court appearances or on-call status commencing two hours or less before the employee's regularly assigned shift begins. Compensation will be for the actual time between the commencement of the court appearance or on- call and the beginning of the employee's assigned shift with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in paragraph A.2. above.
2. Court appearances commencing two hours or less after the employee's regularly assigned shift ends. Compensation will be for the actual time between the end of the employee's assigned shift and the termination of the court appearance with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in paragraph A.2. above.
3. Court appearances or on-call that begins during an employee’s regularly assigned shift. Compensation will be for the actual time between the end of the employee's assigned shift and the termination of the appearance or on- call status with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in paragraph A.2. above.
Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum. 1. Court appearances or on call status commencing two (2) hours or less before the employee's regularly assigned shift begins
2. Court appearances commencing two (2) hours or less after the employee's regularly assigned shift ends
3. Court appearances or on call status that begin during an employee's regularly assigned shift
Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum. 1. Court appearances or on call status commencing two (2) hours or less before the employee's regularly assigned shift begins. Compensation will be for the actual time between the commencement of the court appearance or on call and the beginning of the employee's assigned shift with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in Paragraph A.2. above.
2. Court appearances commencing two (2) hours or less after the employee's regularly assigned shift ends. Compensation will be for the actual time between the end of the employee's assigned shift and the termination of the court appearance with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in Paragraph A.2. above.
3. Court appearances or on-call statuses that begin during an employee's regularly assigned shift. Compensation will be for the actual time between the end of the employee's assigned shift and the termination of the court appearance or on call status with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in Paragraph A.2. above.
Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum. Management will attempt to adjust an employee's shift to accommodate court appearances or on-call status commencing two hours or less before or after the employee's regularly assigned shift begins or ends. If an employee's shift cannot be adjusted, the employee will be compensated as follows:
Exceptions to the Two-Hour Minimum. 1. Court appearances or on call status commencing four (4) hours or less before the employee's regularly assigned shift begins. Compensation will be for the actual time between the commencement of the court appearance or on call and the beginning of the employee's assigned shift with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in Paragraph A.2. above.
2. Court appearances commencing four (4) hours or less after the employee's regularly assigned shift ends. Compensation will be for the actual time between the end of the employee's assigned shift and the termination of the court appearance with the same noon recess provisions as outlined in Paragraph A.2. above.