Common use of CWS Clause in Contracts

CWS. A CWS is a fixed schedule that allows an employee’s basic work requirement for each pay period to be scheduled for less than 10 work days (5 USC 6121(5)). Recognized CWS options include 5/4/9 and 4/10. Section 11.4.1. A 5/4/9 schedule is a type of CWS in which a full-time employee works eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day for a total of 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, exclusive of meal periods. Section 11.4.2. A 4/10 schedule is a type of CWS in which a full-time employee works four 10-hour days, for 40 hours a week and 80 hours a biweekly pay period, exclusive of meal periods.