Common use of Regular Week Clause in Contracts

Regular Week. A regular full-time week shall be determined by the University and consist of 40 hours per calendar week which shall normally consist of five consecutive days of eight hours each day on the same shift, followed by two consecutive days off work. Regularly scheduled shifts shall have at least an eight-hour turnaround time. In the event that regularly scheduled work is performed within the eight-hour turnaround period, the work shall be compensated at the rate of time and one-half. Only regular scheduled hours shall be considered for the purpose of determining the eight-hour turnaround period. Working schedules may be modified by mutual agreement between the staff member and the supervisor. Every effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the staff member. In the event that there is no mutual agreement, the University’s rights in 3.2.1 will apply. Staff members electing reduced summer schedules will maintain their normal benefits.