Common use of Overtime – Missed Meal Period Clause in Contracts

Overtime – Missed Meal Period. If an employee is required to work more than six (6) consecutive hours without a meal period during a regular work shift, the employee shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1.5) for all time worked in excess of six (6) hours until such time as the employee receives a meal period. Such pay shall be provided only if the employee has informed his/her supervisor of the need to continue work beyond six hours without a meal period and the supervisor has granted permission for the employee to do so. If emergency circumstances preclude the employee from seeking prior approval from his/her supervisor, the employee shall inform his/her supervisor as soon as the employee is able to do so safely.