STANDOFF. If the Employer elects standoff, it reserves the right to standoff its employees without pay up to a maximum of ten (10) consecutive working days. Notification of standoff will be made by the Employer during normal working hours. No travel allowance will be paid to the employee for the standoff period. Subsistence allowance will only be paid when proof that temporary residence is being maintained is provided. 10.2 An employee qualifying for subsistence allowance (subject to 10.1(b) who is placed on standoff will be paid his appropriate subsistence allowance for the duration of the standoff. These days are deemed to be non-work days. If standoff continues beyond ten (10) consecutive working days, an employee at his option may elect to remain on standoff for an additional five (5) consecutive working days or be laid off.
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