Common use of Paid Breaks Clause in Contracts

Paid Breaks. Employees shall be entitled to the following breaks: Breaks are to be scheduled during a regularly scheduled shift, subject to operational needs and by mutual agreement of the employee and Employer. Where the Employer requires an employee to work or be available for work during a meal or rest break, such time shall be counted as time worked by the employee. It is understood that Management may cover breaks to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws for minimum staffing levels. Shift of two (2) to five (5) hours One (1) paid fifteen (15) minute rest break Shift of over five (5) hours up to six and one-half (6.5) hours One (1) paid thirty (30) minute meal break Shift of over six and one-half (6.5) hours One (1) paid fifteen (15) minute rest break, one additional paid thirty (30) minute meal break; and one (1) optional unpaid additional fifteen (15) minute rest break. One rest break may be taken to extend the meal break up to forty-five (45) minutes. Breaks may not be taken at the end of the day to shorten the shift.