Crib Breaks (Ordinary Hours Clause Samples
The 'Crib Breaks (Ordinary Hours)' clause defines the rules and entitlements regarding meal or rest breaks, commonly known as crib breaks, that employees are allowed to take during their standard working hours. Typically, this clause outlines the duration, timing, and whether such breaks are paid or unpaid, and may specify conditions under which breaks can be taken, such as after a certain number of hours worked. Its core practical function is to ensure employees receive adequate rest during their shifts, promoting health and safety while also clarifying employer obligations and employee rights regarding breaks.
Crib Breaks (Ordinary Hours. A crib break is a short paid meal break that is taken on the job. During a crib break an employee is required to remain on the premises and on duty to be available to attend to emergency situations. Both during ordinary hours and overtime crib breaks of 20 minutes will be taken at times which are flexible and meet the needs of the SOH within the following guidelines: For work of more than 5 and not more than 7 hours one crib break. For each additional three hours or part thereof one crib break. Break provided late or not taken Any employee required to work for more than seven hours continuously without a crib break will be paid a penalty of 100% in lieu of any other applicable penalties until the break is granted. On a public holiday the penalty rate will be $150%. The following staff can be rostered for crib breaks: Performing Arts- Stage Managers Security- Operational Security Officers, Duty Security Managers, FOH Security Officers FOH- Venue Managers Facilities- Theatre Maintenance Technicians, Fire and Safety Coordinators, Fire and Safety Officers, OH Nurses Meal Breaks & Payments (Overtime) In addition to other payments where an employee is required to work overtime the following arrangements will apply. Employees who normally receive a meal break for every five hours worked (ordinary and overtime), will be provided with an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes duration provided that overtime is at least 1.5 hours in duration, and the appropriate allowance from the following table: Time Band Effective 1/7/06 06:00 to 10:00 $17.50 10:00 to 15:00 $21.90 15:00 to 23:00 $17.50 23:00 to 06:00 $21.90 Meal allowance rates increase in line with increases in the reasonable meal allowance limit as set by the Australian Taxation Office. Crib Breaks & Payments (Overtime) Employees who normally receive a crib break will be provided with the required crib breaks whilst working overtime, and will be paid a meal allowance of $13.15 for the first crib break and $10.95 for each subsequent crib break in addition to payment for overtime. These meal allowance rates will increase in line with increases in the reasonable meal allowance limit as set by the Australian Taxation Office.
Crib Breaks (Ordinary Hours. A crib break is a short paid meal break that is taken on the job. During a crib break an employee is required to remain on the premises and on duty to be available to attend to emergency situations.