Winter Storm Clause Samples
The Winter Storm clause defines the rights and responsibilities of parties in the event that a winter storm disrupts contractual obligations. Typically, this clause outlines procedures for notifying the other party, possible delays in performance, and any adjustments to deadlines or deliverables due to severe weather conditions such as heavy snowfall or ice. Its core function is to allocate risk and provide a clear process for handling unforeseen weather-related interruptions, ensuring that neither party is unfairly penalized for delays caused by winter storms.
Winter Storm. It is recognized that despite their best efforts, some employees may be unable to report to work on time because of blocked highways. In such cases the employees shall notify their supervisor, if possible, of their difficulty and providing they arrive within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time, there will be no reduction from their regular pay. Should they arrive at work after this two (2) hour period, they shall be paid for time actually worked.
Winter Storm. 9.09 a) It is recognized that despite their best efforts, some employees may be unable to report to work on time because of blocked highways. In such cases the employees shall notify their Supervisor, if possible, of their difficulty and providing they arrive within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time, there will be no reduction from their regular pay. Should they arrive at work after this two (2) hour period, they shall be paid for time actually worked.
9.09 b) In the event of a road closure preventing a relieving crew from reporting to site, the crew working additional hours shall be paid at the prevailing overtime rate for the time required to cover the minimum shift compliment. Personnel are responsible to report to shift immediately upon notification of the road reopening.
9.09 c) Personnel may be requested to rest at work to ensure minimum shift complement will be met for the next shift, when this occurs they will be compensated at a non pensionable straight time rate when not covering minimum shift compliment. The employer will make every effort to provide advanced notice for the purpose of planning.