Meal/Rest Periods Clause Samples

The Meal/Rest Periods clause establishes the employer's obligation to provide employees with designated breaks for meals and rest during their work shifts. Typically, this clause outlines the minimum duration and timing of these breaks, such as a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over a certain length and paid rest breaks at set intervals. Its core function is to ensure compliance with labor laws, promote employee well-being, and prevent disputes over break entitlements.
Meal/Rest Periods. All employees shall receive an unpaid meal period of one-half (1/2) hour. Employees who are required to work during their meal period shall be paid for the time worked as required by law. All employees shall be allowed a paid rest period of fifteen (15) minutes in each half shift of four (4) hours or more duration. Employees shall immediately contact their supervisor (or designee) in the event they determine that they may be unable to take a rest break, so that other arrangements may be made.
Meal/Rest Periods. All nurses shall receive an unpaid meal period of one-half (1/2) hour. Nurses required to remain on duty or in the Hospital during their meal period shall be compensated for such time at the appropriate rate of pay. All nurses shall receive one (1) fifteen
Meal/Rest Periods. Meal periods and rest periods shall be administered in accordance with state law (WAC 296-126-092). Nurses shall be allowed an unpaid meal period of one-half (1/2) hour. Nurses required by the Employer to remain on duty or are called back to the unit during their meal period shall be compensated for such time at the appropriate rate of pay. All nurses shall be allowed a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes on the Employer's time, for each four
Meal/Rest Periods. Meal periods and rest periods shall be administered in accordance with state law (WAC 296-126-092). Employees shall be allowed an unpaid meal period of one-half (1/2) hour. Employees required by the Employer to remain on duty or in the hospital during their meal period shall be compensated for such time at the appropriate rate of pay. All employees shall be allowed a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes on the Employer’s time, for each four (4) hours of working time. Subject to prior supervisory approval, meal and/or rest periods may be combined. If an employee requests her/his manager (or alternate) for the time off to take a scheduled break and the manager does not allow the time off, Employer will pay the employee for fifteen (15) minutes for each such break missed, at the appropriate rate in addition to the employee’s regular shift pay for the hours worked, except where the employee is given the time off later in the shift. Employee concerns regarding the application of Article 7.6 shall, upon request, become an agenda item for the Labor-Management Committee.
Meal/Rest Periods. Meal periods and rest periods will be administered in accordance with state law (WAC 296-126-092). Employees will be allowed an unpaid meal period of not less than one-half hour when working five hours or more. Employees that remain on duty during their meal period will be compensated for such time at the appropriate rate of pay after completing the Employer’s Time Sheet indicating a “missed meal period”. All employees will be allowed one rest period totaling not less than fifteen (15) minutes on the Employer’s time for each four (4) hours of working time, which may be taken intermittently based on scheduling requirements.
Meal/Rest Periods. Employees will be granted paid rest and meal periods consistent with the past practices of the Dispatch Center. It is understood that emergencies and/or incoming call volume may necessitate delays in taking rest/ meal periods and could result in employees being required to forego rest/meal periods completely.
Meal/Rest Periods. Meal periods and rest periods will be administered in accordance with state law (WAC 296-126-092). Employees will be allowed an unpaid meal period of one- half (1/2) hour. Employees required by the Employer to remain on duty during their meal period will be compensated for such time at the appropriate rate of pay. All employees will be allowed a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes on the Employer’s time, for each four (4) hours of working time.
Meal/Rest Periods. (a) The Employer shall make every reasonable effort to organize the work assignment on a shift in such a way as to allow the employee to have designated meal and rest period(s) at regular intervals during the scheduled shifts. Employees shall be permitted to combine meal and/or rest period(s) where operational requirements permit. (b) On shifts where the workload will not permit, employees may have to take their meal period(s) and/or rest period(s) on the work unit or in the facility.
Meal/Rest Periods. ‌ (A) Employees shall be allowed one (1) rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration in each one-half (1/2) shift, which insofar as is practicable, shall be in the middle of each half shift, such time to begin when the employee leaves their work station, and to end when the employee returns to their work station. (B) Employees who are required to work beyond their regular quitting time shall be allowed a fifteen
Meal/Rest Periods. Meal periods and rest periods shall be administered in accordance with state law (WAC 296-126-092). All nurses shall be allowed an unpaid meal period of