Common use of HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES Clause in Contracts

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES. 1. The basic work schedules and practices in effect on the effective date of this Agreement shall not be changed without the employer informing MSEA in advance and negotiating the impact of such changes, if requested, on the affected employees. Negotiations shall occur no longer than a thirty (30) day period prior to the implementation of the change. If the parties have not reached agreement within the thirty (30) day period, the obligation to bargain shall continue. 2. To the extent practicable, employees shall be scheduled in a manner that will not result in split shifts, split days off or frequent changes in work schedules. Every practical effort will be made to equitably treat employees whose jobs require that they work irregular or frequently changed hours, shifts or workweeks. 3. It is recognized that involuntary work schedule changes may have an adverse impact on employees, and the employer recognizes its obligation to avoid or minimize such adverse impact to the extent practicable. An employee will be given at least fourteen (14) calendar days’ notice prior to the effective date of the change in his/her individual schedule unless emergency developments preclude the possibility of such notice. 4. All time during which an employee is required to be on active duty shall be considered hours worked. 5. Employees who perform excessively dirty work or who work with toxic or noxious material shall be allowed five (5) minutes personal wash-up time before regularly assigned meal periods and at the end of their workday. 6. Job sharing by qualified employees may be permitted at the discretion of the Executive Director.

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES. 1. A. The basic work schedules and practices, including work schedules or practices peculiar to particular classes, in effect on the effective date of this Agreement Agreement, shall not be changed without the employer informing MSEA in advance and negotiating the impact of such changes, if requested, on the affected employees. Negotiations shall occur no longer than a thirty (30) day period prior to the implementation of the change. If the parties have not reached agreement within the thirty (30) day period, the obligation to bargain shall continue. It is recognized by all parties to this Agreement that employees are expected to be at their workstation at the beginning of the workday or at the end of any breaks throughout the day. Failure to do so may result in progressive discipline. 2. B. To the extent practicable, employees shall be scheduled in a manner that will not result in split shifts, split days off or frequent changes in work schedules. Every practical effort will be made to equitably treat employees whose jobs require that they work irregular or frequently changed hours, shifts or workweeks. 3. C. It is recognized that involuntary work schedule changes may have an adverse impact on employees, and the employer recognizes its obligation to avoid or minimize such adverse impact to the extent practicable. An employee will be given at least fourteen five (145) calendar days’ ' notice prior to the effective date of the change in his/her individual schedule unless emergency or unforeseen developments preclude the possibility of such notice. 4. All time during which an employee is required to be on active duty shall be considered hours worked. 5. D. Employees who perform excessively dirty work or who work with toxic or noxious material materials shall be allowed five (5) minutes personal wash-up time before regularly assigned meal periods and at the end of their workday. 6. E. Job sharing by qualified employees may be permitted at the discretion of the Executive Directorappointing authority as permitted by statutory procedures.

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES. 1. The basic work schedules and practices in effect on the effective date of this Agreement shall not be changed without the employer informing MSEA in advance and negotiating the impact of such changes, if requested, on the affected employees. Negotiations shall occur no longer than a thirty (30) day period prior to the implementation of the change. If the parties have not reached agreement within the thirty (30) day period, the obligation to bargain shall continue. 2. To the extent practicable, employees shall be scheduled in a manner that will not result in split shifts, split days off or frequent changes in work schedules. Every practical effort will be made to equitably treat employees whose jobs require that they work irregular or frequently changed hours, shifts or workweeks. 3. It is recognized that involuntary work schedule changes may have an adverse impact on employees, and the employer recognizes its obligation to avoid or minimize such adverse impact to the extent practicable. An employee will be given at least fourteen (14) calendar days’ notice prior to the effective date of the change in his/her individual schedule unless emergency developments preclude the possibility of such notice. 4. All time during which an employee is required to be on active duty shall be considered hours hour worked. 5. Employees who perform excessively dirty work or who work with toxic or noxious material shall be allowed five (5) minutes personal wash-up time before regularly assigned meal periods and at the end of their workday. 6. Job sharing by qualified employees may be permitted at the discretion of the Executive DirectorSuperintendent.

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULES. 1. The basic work schedules and practices, including work schedules or practices peculiar to particular classes, in effect on the effective date of this Agreement Agreement, shall not be changed without the employer informing MSEA in advance and negotiating the impact of such changes, if requested, on the affected employees. Negotiations shall occur no longer than a thirty (30) day period prior to the implementation of the change. If the parties have not reached agreement within the thirty (30) day period, the obligation to bargain shall continue. 2. To the extent practicable, employees shall be scheduled in a manner that will not result in split shifts, split days off or frequent changes in work schedules. Every practical effort will be made to equitably treat employees whose jobs require that they work irregular or frequently changed hours, shifts or workweeks. 3. It is recognized that involuntary work schedule changes may have an adverse impact on employees, and the employer recognizes its obligation to avoid or minimize such adverse impact to the extent practicable. An employee will be given at least fourteen (14) calendar days’ ' notice prior to the effective date of the change in his/her individual schedule unless emergency or unforeseen developments preclude the possibility of such notice. 4. All time during which an employee is required to be on active duty shall be considered hours worked. 5. Employees who perform excessively dirty work or who work with toxic or noxious material materials shall be allowed five (5) minutes personal wash-up time before regularly assigned meal periods and at the end of their workday. 61. Job sharing by qualified employees may be permitted at the discretion of the Executive Directorappointing authority as permitted by statutory procedures.