Shift definition

Shift means the period of scheduled straight-time working hours on a scheduled workday where the hours scheduled are consecutive except for the meal period.
Shift means designated hours of work by an employee, with a designated beginning time and quitting time.
Shift means a daily tour of duty exclusive of overtime hours.

Examples of Shift in a sentence

  • Shift differential will be paid at night shift premium at the following rates: $1.57 per hour without first aid $1.66 per hour with first aid $1.83 per hour for Team Leaders This hourly differential shall increase at the same percentage as any general wage increase.

  • However, any such roster is subject to the following conditions in respect of Employees who are engaged on an annualised salary: • the roster will involve an equal distribution of Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts, and Night Shifts amongst all Employees; and • each Day Shift, Afternoon Shift or Night Shift will be worked on a rotating fortnightly basis.

  • Shift premium will not form part of the employee's straight time hourly rate.

  • Shift changes may be made in cases where documented performance concerns require supervision that is not possible during his/her regular shift.

  • Continuous Shift Work means ordinary hours of work carried on with consecutive shifts of people throughout the 24 hours of each of at least six consecutive days without interruption, except during breakdowns or meal breaks or due to unavoidable causes beyond the control of the Company.


More Definitions of Shift

Shift means designated hours of work by an employee, with a designated beginning time and ending time.
Shift means the normal consecutive work hours scheduled for each employee (regular full-time, regular part-time or casual) which occur in any twenty-four (24) hour period. In each twenty-four
Shift means a daily tour of duty of not less than three (3) consecutive hours, exclusive of overtime hours.
Shift means a daily tour of duty excluding overtime hours.
Shift means the period of time an employee is scheduled to be at work in a day, from the time they are scheduled to report to work until the time they are permitted to leave work, inclusive of paid and unpaid breaks.
Shift means the normal consecutive working hours scheduled for each employee which occur in any 24-hour period. In each 24-hour period there will normally be three shifts, viz, day, evening, and night. The first shift of each day shall be the night shift. The day shift is defined as any shift which commences between the hours of 0500 and 1100.
Shift means the employee's regularly scheduled hours of work. In areas with multiple shifts or twenty-four hour operations, the early morning shift hereinafter is referred to as the first shift, the late afternoon shift hereinafter is referred to as the second shift, and the late evening shift hereinafter is referred to as the third shift.