Common use of Non-Standard Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Non-Standard Hours of Work. (1) The Employer and the Union recognize that there are a number of positions, classifications and sections (including six (6) and seven (7) day week operations) which may require work on Saturday and/or Sunday, afternoon, evening or rotating shift schedules, or flexible work schedules. Where a six (6) or seven (7) day operation is required, the standard work week may be any five (5) days with two (2) consecutive days of rest except when required to change work weeks. Where there is a change in work weeks the Employer will ensure that the employee will receive the appropriate number of days off over the course of the shift change(s). The standard hours of work of employees shall be seven (7), seven and one-half (7½), or eight (8) continuous hours of work depending on the recognized daily hours for the classification occupied. The standard hours of work are exclusive of a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break and inclusive of two (2) ten (10) minute paid rest periods. An employee’s lunch break shall be scheduled such that the employee does not work more than five (5) consecutive hours without an unpaid lunch break. This is not applicable where there is an agreement between the Employer and the Union for an employee(s) to work through their lunch break.