Common use of SHORT TIME Clause in Contracts

SHORT TIME. 9.10.1.1 When, by reason of slackness of trade, shortage of raw materials or a general breakdown of plant or machinery caused by accident or other unforeseen emergency, an employer is unable to employ his employees for the number of ordinary hours of work per week usually worked in his establishment, the employer may, subject to the provisions of this clause, employ his employees on short time during, but not exceeding, the period of such slackness of trade, shortage of raw materials or general breakdown of plant or machinery: Provided that, where practically possible, notice regarding the implementation of short time shall be given to the trade union representative in writing prior to the date on which short time becomes effective. When short time is worked, the work available shall be distributed among the employees in any section.

SHORT TIME. 9.10.1.1 8.10.1.1 When, by reason of slackness of trade, shortage of raw materials or a general breakdown of plant or machinery caused by accident or other unforeseen emergency, an employer is unable to employ his employees for the number of ordinary hours of work per week usually worked in his establishment, the employer may, subject to the provisions of this clause, employ his employees on short time during, but not exceeding, the period of such slackness of trade, shortage of raw materials or general breakdown of plant or machinery: Provided that, where practically possible, notice regarding the implementation of short time shall be given to the trade union representative in writing prior to the date on which short time becomes effective. When short time is worked, the work available shall be distributed among the employees in any section.