Table of Contents: Chapter 4

[+]

403 BREAK TIME 12-22-12

403.1 Rest Periods

The City will allow employees one fifteen (15) minute paid rest break for each four (4) hour shift unless otherwise stated in departmental policy. The fifteen minute (15) rest break begins when the employee stops work. The rest period shall be scheduled and taken near the middle of each one-half shift unless otherwise approved by the supervisor. Rest periods are paid and employees are subject to recall. Rest periods may not be "saved" to shorten the employee's workday, to extend lunch breaks, or to alter the work schedule in any way.

403.2 Lunch Period

An unpaid lunch period as defined in departmental policy shall be provided mid-shift at a time approved by the supervisor.