Common use of Rest Periods/Breaks Clause in Contracts

Rest Periods/Breaks. All employees working an eight (8) hour shift shall be entitled to two (2) rest periods or breaks for fifteen (15) minutes each per shift, excluding a lunch period. If an employee is working overtime, he/she shall be allowed a rest period or break after each two (2) hour period, and at the end of four (4) hours, a lunch period shall be allowed. Each work area may develop its’ own schedule of rest periods/breaks if pre-approved by Human Resources Services and the Union President in writing.

Rest Periods/Breaks. All employees working an eight (8) hour shift shall be entitled to two (2) rest periods or breaks for fifteen (15) minutes each per shift, excluding a lunch period. If an employee is working overtime, he/she shall be allowed a rest period or break after each two (2) hour period, and at the end of four (4) hours, a lunch period shall be allowed. Each work area may develop its’ own schedule of rest periods/breaks if pre-approved by Human Resources Services and the Union President in writing.