Common use of Crib Breaks Clause in Contracts

Crib Breaks. (Ordinary Hours) A crib break is a short paid meal break that is taken on the job. During a crib break an employee is required to remain on the premises and on duty to be available to attend to emergency situations. Both during ordinary hours and overtime crib breaks of 20 minutes will be taken at times which are flexible and meet the needs of the SOH within the following guidelines: a) For work of more than 5 and not more than 7 hours one crib break. b) For each additional three hours or part thereof one crib break. Break provided late or not taken - Any employee required to work for more than seven hours continuously without a crib break will be paid their ordinary rate of pay plus a penalty of 100% in lieu of any other applicable penalties until the break is granted. On a public holiday the penalty rate will be paid their ordinary rate of pay plus a penalty of 150%. The following classifications can be rostered for crib breaks: a) Stage Manager b) Operational Security Officer c) Duty Security Supervisor d) Theatre Manager e) Fire and Safety Officer f) Occupational Health Nurse 14.