Performing Arts Center and TV Studio. The schedule for bargaining unit employees who work in the Performing Art Center and TV Studio shall include a scheduled lunch period. The Department shall ensure that the scheduled duty-free lunch period is provided. If an unforeseen operational emergency (such as an unexpected absence or major equipment failure) necessitates working through the scheduled lunch period, the supervisor shall reschedule the lunch break to another time during the workday. In the event that an emergency prevents the lunch break from being rescheduled, the employee shall be paid for the time worked during lunch at the appropriate rate of pay (straight-time or overtime based on time in paid status for the day/week).
