**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS ONLY**

ASL INT breaks are assigned based on the number of hours worked in a day.

• 10-minutes of unscheduled paid break time per scheduled hour to be used as needed by ASL INTs

EX: 4 hour shifts receive 4 10-minute paid breaks to be used as needed over the course of the shift.

*Please note these breaks cannot be used at the end of the shift for an early log out, as this will shorten the timesheet.*

**These breaks cannot be combined. If a long call occurs you may take a break following that call, but it would not be added to the next hour's break time.**

• Any shift totaling 5 or more hours will receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

EX: 5 hour shifts receive 4 10-minute paid breaks to be used as needed and a scheduled 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Please also see an example shift with breaks below for that is 6 hours long:

Hour 1: Can take a 10-minute break. *This break cannot be used at the start of your shift to arrive late.*

Hour 2: Can take a 10-minute break.

Hour 3: Will take the assigned 30-minute lunch. No 10-minute break would be taken this hour due to the provided lunch. This break section may vary by hour depending on when your scheduled lunch break is within your shift.

Hour 4: Can take a 10-minute break.

Hour 5: Can take a 10-minute break.

Hour 6: Can take a 10-minute break. *This break cannot be used at the end of your shift to leave 10-minutes early.*

Breaks will be logged in Interpreter Connect/LINC as follows:

Scheduled Paid Breaks and the 10-minute breaks will be logged using the "Break" button.

Scheduled Unpaid Meal Breaks will be logged using the "Break- Lunch" button.

Please note breaks will be monitored; any breaks other than those scheduled will be subject to review. If the improper break button is used, excessive breaks are taken, or the break schedule is not being followed appropriately disciplinary action may follow up to termination of contract. If you are ever unsure of which break button to use, please contact your talent advisor for clarification.

**If you leave for a break and realize you will be unable to continue your shift you MUST log out of Interpreter Connect immediately.**

Take the breaks as close as possible to the scheduled time. In the case that you are on a call and are not able to take the break at the scheduled times, you will be put into break immediately following the call.

Please note all schedules and breaks are based on our client’s needs, and we have clients and LEPs that are counting on you to adhere to your schedule.