Common use of Crib Break Clause in Contracts

Crib Break. The Crib Break is a 30 minute period during which the employee is able to consume a meal, sustenance and/or refreshments. During a Crib Break the employee will be available for duty as and when required and if necessary will interrupt the Crib Break and re-engage in active duty. Quarantine Station Inspectors who are working an 8 hour shift (or 7 hour shift at Pinnaroo) shall be provided with a 30-minute Crib Break at or before the completion of 5 hours of work. The 30 minute Crib Break period is to be recorded in a Paid Day Off (PDO) time bank for the sole purpose of the employee taking a PDO at a time to be agreed between the employer and employee. Employees are required to take one PDO per 4 week period except as otherwise agreed between the employee and employer.