Common use of TIME PROVISIONS Clause in Contracts

TIME PROVISIONS. 6.7.1 A reasonable opportunity is to be provided by the employer for each employee to pause to acquire a refreshment during the first half of the day or shift, at a time specified by the employer, subject to: 6.7.1(a) continuous running of plant, equipment and processes; 6.7.1(b) productivity not being reduced; 6.7.1(c) wages and other costs not increasing; 6.7.1 (d) maintenance of high standards of Occupational Health and Safety; 6.7.1 (e) maintenance of high standards of quality; whilst such refreshment is being acquired. 6.7.2 The abovementioned provision of a reasonable opportunity to pause to acquire a refreshment will not be applicable to employees who are provided with a rest break. Furthermore, 6. 7.1 will not be used to reduce rest break entitlements in workplaces.