Section 4 – Rest Periods Sample Clauses
Section 4 – Rest Periods establishes the rules and minimum requirements for breaks and rest intervals that must be provided to employees during their working hours. Typically, this clause outlines the duration and frequency of rest periods, such as short breaks during shifts and longer meal breaks, and may specify whether these breaks are paid or unpaid. By clearly defining rest periods, the clause ensures employee well-being, helps prevent fatigue, and promotes compliance with labor regulations.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. It is recognized that the regular scheduling of rest and meal breaks may occasionally be impossible. Communications Center Operators may utilize two (2) fifteen (15) minute break periods per eight hour shift, either taken separately or collectively as approved by their supervisor or the police shift supervisor. Rest or meal breaks may be eliminated without notice due to emergency situations or critical incidents.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. The Agency will grant rest periods whenever possible on a twice daily basis scheduled at the supervisor’s discretion. Rest periods shall not be more than fifteen (15) minutes duration for every four (4) hours of work, or major fraction thereof, and shall be taken as work will allow in the middle part of the work period. If the Agency requires a scheduled ten (10) hour day, then a rest period of twenty (20) minutes shall be taken in the middle of the five (5) hour period. The Agency will attempt to relieve an employee during the rest period so that they may take rest periods away from their duty assignment; however, Field Crews will not be allowed to leave their worksite to travel to coffee shops, etc. When the supervisor determines the rest period cannot be taken, the employee shall be allowed compensatory time at the rate of time and one-half (1½) to be taken at the end of the day or on another day, by mutual agreement between the employee and the supervisor.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. All employees shall be permitted a fifteen (15) minute rest period both in the first half and the second half of the shift, to be taken at a designated time. Employees, when it is deemed necessary, may be required to take their rest periods on the premises. This is applicable to employees working for four (4) or more consecutive hours per day or in the case of a clerical employee working a full consecutive half shift or more.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. 30 For non-exempt employees, a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes for every 31 segment of four (4) hours of work will be given. As much as possible, this 32 break should be taken approximately midway in the segment of the four (4)- 1 hour period and shall be scheduled by the County in accordance with its 2 determination as to the operating requirements of each employee's duties.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. 306 Employees are permitted a rest period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes during the first 307 half of their work shift, and fifteen (15) minutes during the second half of their work shift. The 308 rest period is to be preceded and followed by an extended work period.
Section 4 – Rest Periods. Any employee who works a minimum of a seven and a half (7½) hour work shift shall be given two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks, one (1) in the first half of their shift and one (1) in second half of their shift. Employees shall be allowed to smoke in areas designated by the Employer unless prohibited in the future by County Board action. In the event that the County takes action to further restrict smoking access, the employer agrees to give the Union 30 days’ notice.