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REST PERIODS
Whenever possible, you will receive paid rest periods, based on the following
guidelines:
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Full-time employees: Two (2) paid ten (10) minute rest periods during
each shift.
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Part-time employees: (working four or more hours, but less than full
shift): One (1) paid ten (10) minute rest period during shift.
Rest periods may not be taken at the beginning or end of a normal shift and may
not be carried over to your next shift. Your supervisor will assign the time of your
rest period. If it becomes necessary for you to change or alter your assigned rest
period, you must notify your supervisor for approval. When circumstances
require, such as a heavy workload due to staff shortages, etc., you may be asked to
work through your rest period. Every effort will be made to accommodate rest
periods. Please remember, the care of our residents is our primary concern.
Employees who smoke are not given additional breaks during the workday.
Smoking is limited to periods of normal work breaks and meal periods, in
designated areas outside of the building.
ACCOMMODATION OF NURSING MOTHERS
HHHunt aims to accommodate all employees who are nursing mothers by
providing a private space and a reasonable break time to express milk as needed.
If you are or plan to become a nursing mother, please contact your Executive
Director so that appropriate arrangements can be made to accommodate this
need.
ATTENDANCE
While we understand that absences will occur, our primary focus must be the
continuous service of our residents. Failure to report to work as scheduled and
on time compromises our service and places an additional burden on your
coworkers.
Attendance and punctuality are a crucial part of your work
performance.
Schedule Changes: Any schedule change with another team member must be
documented in writing and signed by both parties. This type of shift exchange
must not create overtime for either team member, unless approved by your
supervisor.
Scheduled Absences: When you know in advance that you must be off from work,
schedule the day with your supervisor. Scheduled absences should be approved at
least two (2) weeks in advance.
Unscheduled Absences: When it is not possible to pre-schedule an absence in
advance, you must call your supervisor as early as possible, but no less than two
(2) hours before the beginning of your shift, giving the reason for your absence.
Leaving a voice message or sending a text message is not acceptable notification.