Daily working hours and rest periods Clause Samples
The 'Daily working hours and rest periods' clause defines the standard number of hours an employee is expected to work each day and the minimum rest breaks they are entitled to during and between shifts. Typically, this clause specifies the start and end times of the workday, the duration of meal or rest breaks, and any limitations on overtime. By clearly outlining these parameters, the clause ensures compliance with labor laws, protects employee well-being, and helps prevent disputes over working time and rest entitlements.
Daily working hours and rest periods a. The employer will organise the work in such a way that the employee: • does no more than 12 hours’ work per shift, followed by an unbroken rest period of at least 11 hours, whereby the rest period may be reduced to no less than 8 hours no more than 10 times per year and 4 times per period of 4 consecutive weeks, or • with the agreement of the employee participation body, does no more than 14 hours’ work per shift, providing that this shift is followed by an unbroken rest period of at least 24 hours. This may be applied no more than 26 times per period of 52 consecutive weeks, or • with the agreement of the employee participation body, has an unbroken rest period of at least 11 hours in a period of 24 consecutive hours, whereby the rest period may be reduced to no less than 8 hours no more than 117 times per period of 52 consecutive weeks. In that case, the shift may comprise no more than 16 hours, including breaks and travelling time. If this is followed by a day or night shift of no more than 12 hours, this shift will be followed by an unbroken rest period of at least 24 hours.
b. The employer will also organise the work in such a way that the employee does no more than 12 hours’ work per day or night shift that ends after 02.00, followed by an unbroken rest period of at least 14 hours. Once per unbroken period of 7 x 24 hours, this rest period may be reduced to no less than 8 hours no more than 10 times per year.