Common use of Labourer and general helper Clause in Contracts

Labourer and general helper. Any such employee who reports to work at the appointed time who cannot start work due to bad weather shall receive compensation equal to 1 hour’s pay at his wage rate, minus any pay already earned for work performed that same day. This employee may not refuse to work, however, when the employer assigns him to a job where he is protected from bad weather. In addition, the employer may require that such employee remain at its disposal during the paid waiting time.

Labourer and general helper. Any such employee who reports to work at the appointed time who cannot start work due to bad weather shall receive compensation equal to 1 hour’s pay at his wage rate, minus any pay already earned for work performed that same day. This employee may not refuse to work, however, when the employer assigns him to a job where he is protected from bad weather. In addition, the employer may require that such employee remain at its disposal during the paid waiting time.