Paragraph 1.5 Short-Time Working in Woodworking and Factory Process Establishments

As an alternative to the lay-off provisions contained in NWR 1.4, Operatives at woodworking and factory process establishments may be placed on short-time working by mutual agreement through application of the Factory Joint Committee procedures. During short-time working the employee will be entitled to receive not less than three days work per week. (A Joint Secretaries guidance note is to be issued.)