Common use of Breaks Clause in Contracts

Breaks. 37.1 One 10 minute paid morning rest break and one 30 minute unpaid lunch break will be scheduled within 6 hours after work starts. Where an Employee is required to work more than two hours overtime after the usual ceasing time of the day or shift they shall be allowed a 20 minute rest break paid at ordinary time rates prior to commencing overtime. Employees who take payment in lieu of stopping work for this break will be regarded as having worked a further 20 minutes and shall be paid at overtime rates.

Breaks. 37.1 38.1 One 10 minute paid morning rest break and one 30 minute unpaid lunch break will be scheduled within 6 hours after work starts. Where an Employee is required to work more than two hours overtime after the usual ceasing time of the day or shift they shall be allowed a 20 minute rest break paid at ordinary time rates prior to commencing overtime. Employees who take payment in lieu of stopping work for this break will be regarded as having worked a further 20 minutes and shall be paid at overtime rates.