Weekly rest time Clause Samples

Weekly rest time. For each seven-day period, an employee shall receive at least one weekly day off, which is directly related to daily rest time and this should be on the assumption that the week commences on Monday. With an agreement with an employee it is authorised to postpone a weekly day off and instead of the weekly day off there will be 2 consecutive days off over a period of 2 weeks. The taking of days off may be scheduled in such a way that they are taken every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). In specific instances the weekly rest time can be postponed for a longer time in such a way that the employee receives corresponding rest within 14 days. If an employee does not get rest days specified in a contract after 12 days continuous work away from his/her home/or place of employment, then one hour at overtime rate shall be paid for each working day in excess of 12 until the day off has been given. If days off fall on working days for unforeseen reasons, this does not impair the employee’s right to fixed wages and shift premium. If weekly rest is taken at another location than the base of the vehicle or driver, the weekly rest may be shortened from 35 hours to 24 hours as long as the amount of shortened rest is provided later and continuous by the end of the third week after the week in question.