Common use of Employee Breaks Clause in Contracts

Employee Breaks. The rest break is recognized as a factor which contributes toward efficient employee output. To permit employees the full benefits of a break period and to avoid any unfavorable impression which may be given when a number of employees congregate in public areas, the following policy shall regulate employee breaks: (a) Employees will be permitted a maximum fifteen minutes rest break each morning and each afternoon. Rest break time will not be accumulated. (b) Breaks will not be taken during the first or last hour of the work shift or used to extend lunch periods. (c) Rest breaks will be taken within the department or division areas or other areas provided by management for such purposes whenever possible. (d) Employees at a temporary work site will be expected to remain at the work site during their rest periods unless released by their supervisors. Complaints regarding unreasonableness of supervisors in regard to rest breaks may be brought to the attention of the division head by stewards. No grievance can be filed under this provision, however the employee or Union may request an informal review by the Employee Relations Officer.

Employee Breaks. The rest break is recognized as a factor which contributes toward efficient employee output. To permit employees the full benefits of a break period and to avoid any unfavorable impression which may be given when a number of employees congregate in public areas, the following policy shall regulate employee breaks:. (a) Employees will be permitted a maximum fifteen minutes rest break each morning and each afternoon. Rest break time will not be accumulated. (b) Breaks will not be taken during the first or last hour hours of the work shift or used to extend lunch periods. (c) Rest breaks will be taken within the department or division areas or other areas provided by management for such purposes whenever possible. (d) Employees at a temporary work site will be expected to remain at the work site during their rest periods unless released by their supervisors. Complaints regarding unreasonableness of supervisors in regard to rest breaks may be brought to the attention of the division head director by stewards. No grievance can be filed under this provision, however the employee or Union may request an informal review by the Employee Relations Officer.