Prolonged Overtime. The parties recognize that the employee’s work is often hazardous and it is therefore necessary that the employee should be alert at all times. It is therefore agreed that only in cases of emergency would employees be required to work in excess of thirteen (13) hours and, should this occur, they will be given at least eight (8) hours rest. Additional rest time will be allowed for long distance travel at the discretion of the Company. Should this period of rest occur during a normal scheduled shift, it will be paid at regular straight time rate of pay.
Prolonged Overtime. When in the judgment of the Director of Public Works, a period of prolonged overtime work is anticipated which will require calling employees at home to return to work, hot coffee and sandwiches will be provided by the City at no cost to the employees and in reasonable quantity throughout the period of prolonged overtime. Consistent with the requirements of the work involved, an opportunity will be afforded for all employees involved in such prolonged overtime work to partake of the coffee and sandwiches.
Prolonged Overtime. Generally, Employees will be provided with a Meal Allowance rather than a meal. However, in situations of prolonged overtime the Company may elect to provide a meal (hot where practical) instead of a Meal Allowance. If the value of such meal is less than the value of the Meal Allowance, the Employee shall be paid the difference. One-half hour paid rest period will be allowed where the meal is provided by the Company.
Prolonged Overtime. If it becomes necessary to require an employee to work in excess of sixteen (16) hours in one day, the EMPLOYER agrees to make arrangements for the employee to have eight (8) hours rest off the clock.
