Common use of Minimum Breaks Clause in Contracts

Minimum Breaks. 7.1 A break of at least nine continuous hours must be provided between any two periods of duty. 7.2 If a break of at least nine continuous hours cannot be provided between the two periods of duty, the period of work is to be regarded as continuous until a break of at least nine continuous hours is taken and it shall be paid at the overtime rate. 7.3 Time spent off duty during ordinary hours of work solely to obtain a nine hour break shall be paid at the ordinary hour rate paid. Any absence after the 9th continuous hour of such a break if it occurs during the ordinary hours of work, shall be treated as a normal absence from duty.

Minimum Breaks. 7.1 6.1 A break of at least nine continuous hours must be provided between any two periods of duty. 7.2 6.2 If a break of at least nine continuous hours cannot be provided between the two periods of duty, the period of work is to be regarded as continuous until a break of at least nine continuous hours is taken and it shall be paid at the overtime rate. 7.3 6.3 Time spent off duty during ordinary hours of work solely to obtain a nine hour break shall be paid at the ordinary hour rate paid. Any absence after the 9th continuous hour of such a break if it occurs during the ordinary hours of work, shall be treated as a normal absence from duty.