Common use of - Temporary Change in Shifts Clause in Contracts

- Temporary Change in Shifts. The MPRB shall have the right to temporarily depart from an officer’s bid shift (hours of work) and his/her posted 28-day work schedule. However, hours worked that are different from an officer’s bid shift and/or posted 28-day work schedule (including any hours which would have fallen within the posted schedule had no such departure been made) shall be compensated at the Overtime rate pursuant to Section 10.2 except as otherwise specified in this Section 9.5. When such a change is to be made, the MPRB shall attempt to provide involved employee(s) with as much advance notice as is possible; and a minimum of eight (8) off-duty hours between work assignments. Such temporary changes in an employee's shift shall not normally exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Nothing in this article shall be construed as a limitation or restriction upon the MPRB respecting the scheduling of employees and/or the operation of the Department in Public Safety emergency situations as declared by the MPRB Superintendent.