Common use of Lack of Work Clause in Contracts

Lack of Work. This applies to those circumstances where an employee has not been notified that there is no work and shows up for work. Under the circumstances of lack of work, and again where no notice has been given, the employee shall receive: 3 hours of the employee’s regular pay, or if some work is performed, pay at the employee's rate for the time worked, whichever is greater. Alternatively, such an employee may be assigned other duties in the same department or be offered a secondment to another department for the day or period concerned, provided that the employee has the necessary skills and qualifications and safety training for the work offered. If the employee declines a secondment, the lack of work provision shall not apply. No employee shall be disciplined, discriminated against or otherwise sanctioned for refusing to accept a secondment.

Lack of Work. a) This applies to those circumstances where an employee has not been notified that there is no work and shows up for work. Under the circumstances of lack of work, and again where no notice has been given, the employee shall receive: 3 hours of the employee’s regular pay, or if some work is performed, pay at the employee's rate for the time worked, whichever is greater. . b) Alternatively, such an employee may be assigned other duties in the same department or be offered a secondment to another department for the day or period concerned, provided that the employee has the necessary skills and qualifications and safety training for the work offered. If the employee declines a secondment, the lack of work provision shall not apply. No employee shall be disciplined, discriminated against or otherwise sanctioned for refusing to accept a secondment.