spread over period of work (1B) For the purposes of subsection (1A), "spread over period of work" means a continuous period reckoned from the time the employee commences work for the day up to the time that he ceases work for that day, inclusive of any period or periods of leisure, rest or break within such continuous period."; ACT A497 - EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) ACT 1980 22. Amendment of section 60A.