work rules

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a set of rules, usually established by one or more unions in an agreement with management, specifying the tasks to be done by each employee.

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Etymology

Origin of work rules

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Without specifying how the overdoses happened, the May 10 letter signed by Acting Warden Chris Tripp said an investigation concluded that Dodson violated a host of employee work rules and policies.

From Seattle Times

For example, governments cede control of public schools to politically powerful teachers unions that advocate ideological agendas and work rules that benefit dues-paying teachers rather than non-dues-paying children.

From Washington Post

In a recent report, the commission suggested making changes to work rules and operating practices to increase productivity, including expanding one-person train operations, which are used in other rapid transit systems around the country.

From New York Times

“That’s making sure we have work rules that we all understand,” he said.

From Washington Post

Katie Hansen, senior legislative director for the California Restaurant Association, said it is unrealistic to expect unvaccinated employees to remain masked until the emergency work rules expire early next year, while others generally drop their face coverings.

From Washington Times