Common use of Shift Swaps Clause in Contracts

Shift Swaps. Each employee is expected to work in accordance with the established duty schedule. However, occasions of particular significance to the clerk-dispatcher or his/her family may arise from time to time. In recognition of this, and at the discretion of the Chief, requests for shift swaps by a clerk-dispatcher will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the needs of the department, as well as those of the clerk-dispatcher, being taken into consideration. The substitute Clerk-dispatchers on the swap must be of equal qualifications, and such substitution shall not impose any additional cost to the Town or the department with regard to salaries and/or payment of wages. To allow adequate time for processing, shift swap requests shall be submitted for approval at least 72 hours in advance, showing both ends of the swap and the reason for which the swap is requested. The "pay back" shift shall be within a six week shift cycle period. Shift swaps shall not be granted for purposes of engaging in other employment. Clerk-dispatchers shall not be permitted to swap more than twenty five (25) times within one fiscal year, four (4) times within one month, or two (2) times within one week.