Common use of Waiting Clause in Contracts

Waiting. Workers dispatched to a job before the job is ready shall be paid waiting time at their regular rates until the job starts or have their transportation, travel time and meals paid to return. After the job starts, if the Employer fails to provide work and requires employees to stand by for more than two (2) consecutive shifts, the employee, at their option, shall be deemed to be laid off and the cost of return transportation plus travel time and meals shall be paid by the Employer. Call-out time without work does not constitute work provided.

Waiting. Workers dispatched to a job before the job is ready shall be paid waiting time at their regular rates until the job starts or have their transportation, travel time and meals paid to return. After the job starts, if the Employer fails to provide work and requires employees to stand by for more than two (2) consecutive shifts, the employee, at their his/her option, shall be deemed to be laid off and the cost of return transportation plus travel time and meals shall be paid by the Employer. Call-out time without work does not constitute work provided.