15 minutes for me code#

15 minutes for me code#

The Code provides at least one break every 5 consecutive hours of work, of a minimum duration of 30 minutes. ' Consecutive hours' refers to hours that follow one another without interruption.

' Break' means a short period of time during the work period when an employee is released from his obligations to the employer (or is not under the control of the employer) and may freely attend to personal matters in or near his work place.

how does that expression apply to different work periods?.

what is meant by the expression ' break of at least 30 minutes during every period of 5 consecutive hours of work'?.

To that end, the following questions will be addressed: It is necessary to ensure a consistent interpretation and application nationwide of the expression ' break of at least 30 minutes during every period of 5 consecutive hours of work'. This amendment took effect on September 1, 2019. The following provision has been added to Part III of the Canada Labour Code: Note: This IPG does not apply to classes of employees who were granted an exemption and/or modification to specific provisions as per the Exemptions from and Modifications to Hours of Work Provisions Regulations. This IPG aims to interpret the scope of section 169.1 under Division I of Part III of the Canada Labour Code (Code) and to clarify the associated expression ' break of at least 30 minutes during every period of 5 consecutive hours of work'. Note: Pursuant to the Interpretation Act, in the following text, words importing male persons include female persons. Disclaimer: This page has been prepared for reference only.