Common use of Minimum Daily Hours Clause in Contracts

Minimum Daily Hours. (a) Subject to the exceptions set forth in this Section, any employees reporting for work on their regular shift shall receive a minimum of fifty (50) percent of their regular pay at their regular wage rate. (b) Any employee completing the first half of their regular shift, and who commences work on the second half of their regular shift, shall receive a minimum of one hundred (100) percent of their regular pay at their regular wage rate. The provisions of this Section shall not apply in the event of an emergency such as fire, flood, power failure, etc., beyond the control of the Company or if the employee(s): a) voluntarily quits or is laid off; or is discharged for cause, b) was previously instructed not to report, c) suspended for cause or leaves the workplace without permission, d) reports to work unable or unfit to perform their duties, e) report to work without prior permission prior to expiration of the minimum shift break, f) requests and is granted early leave, g) refuses temporary work that is available, and in any such event or circumstance they shall be paid for the actual time worked at their regular wages.