SMOKING BREAKS Sample Clauses
The SMOKING BREAKS clause establishes the rules and allowances for employees to take breaks specifically for smoking during work hours. Typically, it outlines the frequency, duration, and designated areas where smoking is permitted, and may clarify whether these breaks are paid or unpaid. By setting clear expectations and boundaries, this clause helps maintain workplace order, ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, and addresses the needs of both smokers and non-smokers in the workplace.
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SMOKING BREAKS. There is no such category as a “smoke break” at Fort ▇▇▇▇▇▇. If an Employee wishes to smoke, in a designated smoking area, they may do so during their granted break period(s).
SMOKING BREAKS. A. Employees may smoke before work, after work, while on their official breaks or during their scheduled lunch periods only. Refer to Article 15, “: Lunch and Break Periods” of this Agreement. The Agency may take disciplinary action against any employee smoking during working hours other than during their official breaks and scheduled lunch period.
B. An employee’s break may not exceed fifteen (15) minutes in duration unless they request annual leave, compensatory time, credit hours, or leave without pay (LWOP) or request to extend their workday to cover a longer break period.
C. An employee may not divide their fifteen (15) minute breaks into breaks of smaller increments.
SMOKING BREAKS. The parties agree to discontinue the practice of employees smoking during paid work time within 12 months of the commencement date of the agreement. The employer agrees to provide support for employees endeavouring to quit smoking during this 12 month period. The parties further agree that after the 12 month phasing out period that employees will be required to make up any time lost due to smoking breaks. (2001)
SMOKING BREAKS. Employees are required to make up any time lost due to smoking breaks which occur during working hours. When breaks can be taken and how the time will be paid back, are to be negotiated with the Employees Line Manager.