Common use of Meal and Rest Periods Clause in Contracts

Meal and Rest Periods. The University and the Union agree to meal and break periods that vary from and supersede the paid meal period requirements of WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇. 20.10.1 Employees will receive a minimum of one-half (½) hour off, without pay, for a meal during any shift lasting longer than five (5) hours. In the event that an employee’s meal period is interrupted, the meal period will be considered time worked. 20.10.2 Employees will receive a fifteen (15) minute paid rest period for each four (4) hours worked. In the event that an employee’s rest period is interrupted it will be rescheduled.