Handbook of Operating Procedures 5-2120

Rest Periods/Coffee Breaks



Effective December 01, 1989 
Executive Sponsor: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Policy Owner: Assoc. Vice President for Human Resources

 

  1. Policy Statement

The University of Texas at Austin ("University") establishes standards for break periods for classified employees of the University as set forth in this policy.
 

  1. Reason for Policy

To provide guidelines for break periods for classified employees.
 

  1. Scope & Audience

This policy applies to all classified employees.
 

  1. Definitions (specific to this policy)

None
 

  1. Website (for policy)

https://secure4.compliancebridge.com/utexas/public/getdoc.ph?file=5-2120
 

  1. Contacts

CONTACT

DETAILS

WEB

Human Resources

Phone:
512-471-4772

Website:

http://www.utexas.edu/hr/index.php

 
 
  1. Responsibilities & Procedures

Full time employees are to be given two 15-minute rest periods during the regular work day. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work at least four hours are to receive one 15-minute rest period. Ordinarily, employees who work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. should take their first rest period between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. and the second rest period between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Employees who work other shifts should be given rest periods in the same manner. Rest periods cannot be accumulated to be taken at a later time and cannot be used to shorten the regular work day. Unusual work problems may temporarily restrict use of rest periods. Supervisors should resolve these problems as soon as possible so that such restrictions are kept to a minimum.
 

  1. Forms & Tools

None
 

  1. Frequently Asked Questions

None
 

  1. Related Information

None
 

  1. History

Last review date: December 1, 1989

(Minor editorial change approved October 18, 2012)
Previously: HOP 9.35