Standard Work Days. A normal workday shall consist of eight (8) consecutive hours of work exclusive of a thirty (30) minute meal period in a twenty-four (24) hour period. The normal workweek shall consist of forty (40) hours of work over five (5) consecutive days, Monday through Friday. For FLSA and payroll purposes the standard workweek shall be Monday at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Alternative work schedules outside Monday through Friday will adjust their FLSA workweek accordingly to meet the double time rate as detailed in 14.3 (below). The work schedule in effect for each work group in the bargaining unit on the date this agreement is signed shall constitute that work group’s normal work-day. Alternative work schedules, such as a 4 x 10 schedule, may be worked if by mutual agreement or as provided for below. However, upon fifteen (15) days’ notice, the City shall have the right to change the schedules referred to herein, when deemed necessary to more effectively and efficiently accomplish any of its responsibilities. When a schedule change is requested by an employee and approved by his or her supervisor, the employee may waive the fifteen (15) day notice requirement.
Standard Work Days. A normal workday shall consist of eight (8) consecutive hours of work exclusive of a thirty (30) minute meal period in a twenty-four (24) hour period. The normal workweek shall consist of forty (40) hours of work over five (5) consecutive days, Monday through Friday. The work schedule in effect for each work group in the bargaining unit on the date this agreement is signed shall constitute that work group’s normal work-day. Alternative work schedules, such as a 4 x 10 schedule, may be worked if by mutual agreement or as provided for below. However, upon fifteen (15) days’ notice, the City shall have the right to change the schedules referred to herein, when deemed necessary to more effectively and efficiently accomplish any of its responsibilities. When a schedule change is requested by an employee and approved by his or her supervisor, the employee may waive the fifteen (15) day notice requirement. Lunch in the field is considered standard practice. Employees working in the field are permitted to take lunch at any location they wish, provided the lunch location is less than 5 minutes from the assigned work location. Up to 5 minutes travel time is considered paid time. Travel time exceeding 5 minutes will be included in the 30-minute lunch period. There may be times when it is appropriate to stop at a restaurant or store to purchase lunch. If an employee is driving between work locations and the stop is along the way, the employee may pick up lunch. The time used to pick up lunch is included in the 30-minute lunch period. At times, employees at a work site may want to buy lunch. Travel time to a restaurant or store is considered part of the 30-minute lunch period. When health or safety are concerns, the employee is not required to take lunch in the field. In such instances, travel time in excess of 5 minutes is permitted. Also, coordination of work activities occasionally requires employees to return to the MOC for supplies, equipment, and other work related activities. Lunch at the MOC should be coordinated with these activities when appropriate. The standard lunch period is 30 minutes and should be taken no later than 5 hours after the start of the work shift. A paid “wash up” period of reasonable duration is provided, if necessary, prior to the lunch period. In general, the “wash up” period should not exceed five minutes.
