Supernumerary Shift Sample Clauses
A Supernumerary Shift clause defines the terms under which an employee may be assigned to work additional shifts beyond their regular schedule, typically without being counted towards the standard staffing levels. In practice, this clause applies to situations where extra personnel are needed for training, orientation, or to provide additional support without affecting the minimum required staff count. Its core function is to ensure operational flexibility for the employer while clarifying that such shifts do not alter staffing calculations or entitlements, thereby preventing disputes over staffing ratios or overtime obligations.
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Supernumerary Shift. 1. A Supernumerary Shift is an entire shift, without a compensable meal break, assigned to a rotating shift worker which is in excess of the basic operational requirements of the office/unit as determined by Management.
2. A Supernumerary Shift will be assigned a fixed tour of duty between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays.
3. With supervisory approval, an employee on a Supernumerary Shift may be granted up to a 60 minute uncompensated meal break. The employee must remain on duty past the fixed shift ending time for a period equal to the approved meal break.
4. The starting time of a Supernumerary Shift may be changed up to two hours +/- from its fixed time to accommodate either Management’s need to fill a shift, or an employee’s personal needs. The request for a time change must be approved by at least 11:00 p.m. of the evening before the scheduled supernumerary shift.