Common use of Daily and Weekly Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week for all employees shall average thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours (exclusive of meal periods) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a guarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The normal daily hours of work shall be seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including a one-half hour unpaid meal break. It understood include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. employees will be allowed two minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where the rest period may be delayed. an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre over of shifts. The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly period, it being understood, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employees. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work week for all employees shall average thirtyseventy-seven and one-half (37.5) five hours (exclusive of meal periods) in a pay period. The intent of this clause is as far as possible to provide for each employee during periodsa five day work week with two days in seven off duty, although it and where possible the days off to be consecutive. It is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a guarantee as to the normal hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The normal daily hours of work shall be seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including a one-half hour unpaid meal break. It understood include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not applyvice-versa. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. All employees will be allowed two minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift periods per day of fifteen minutes duration without reduction in pay or and without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where the rest period may be delayed. When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. , of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre change over of shifts. The employer may allow an exchange In scheduling shifts the Hospital will to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of shifts eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at the of two employees provided that its approval least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitlednot granted within a three week period, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times unless the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly periodHospital, it being understoodnotwithstanding its best efforts, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employeesunable to meet this standard. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein This standard shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.where:

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular standard work week for all full-time employees shall average thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours (per week exclusive of meal periods) for each employee during periodsperiods over the two week pay period scheduled by the Hospital. It is understood, although it is understood however, that this Article shall not be, nor be construed to be be, a guarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The normal daily hours of , and some employees may be regularly scheduled to work shall be less than thirty-seven and one-half hours per week. In such a case, employees shall be paid a pro-rated weekly wage based on the number of hours actually worked. The daily hours shall be hours exclusive of minutes of an unpaid meal break. (7.5a) hours not including All employees required to work a total of seven and one-half hour unpaid meal break. It understood include those required or more hours in a day shall be entitled to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. employees will be allowed two fifteen minute rest periods, one (1) each in the morning and afternoon, providing each full half scheduled shift without reduction is at least three and one-half hours in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except duration. Employees required to work less than seven and one-half hours in cases of where the a day shall be entitled to one fifteen minute rest period may be delayed. in an appropriate When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. Each employee shall be allowed a lunch period, without of not less than thirty minutes in duration. The Hospital shall continue its policy in attempting to schedule continuous and uninterrupted lunch periods. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts shifts, and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off off, and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre change over of shifts. The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of In scheduling shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate Hospital will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized not granted within a three week period, time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital on such third weekend, but not subsequent weekends, shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times unless the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly periodHospital, it being understoodnotwithstanding its best efforts, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employeesunable to meet this standard. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein This standard shall not apply whenever an where: such weekend work was performed by the employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one satisfy specific days off requested by such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.employee; or

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week period for all employees shall average thirtybe seventy-seven and one-half (37.5) hours (five hours, exclusive of meal periods) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a guarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The normal daily hours of work shall be seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including exclusive of a one-half hour unpaid meal breakperiod. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles Article dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. Rest Periods Part-time employees will shall be allowed two minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where the entitled to a paid rest period may be delayedof fifteen minutes for each three and quarter hours of work during their shift. When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer Not applicable. The Hospital will endeavour to arrange shifts there schedule part-time employee for work in accordance with operational requirements and will be guided by the following. Employees will be available to work a minimum of twentyeight shifts in any thirty consecutive days; employees will be available to work at least one weekend in three Employees will be available for at least four designated holidays per year, one of which will be Christmas or New Due to the nature of services necessary in a Hospital, employees may be required and scheduled to work on either December and or December and January requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least weeks in advance of posting; requests by employees for change in posted time schedules must be submitted in writing and co-three (23) hours between signed by the beginning employee of shifts same classification willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. It is understood that such requests for changes in posted schedules are subject to approval by the Hospital and change over shall not result in overtime payment to the employees affected. Part-time employees shall be those employees who make a written commitment to the Hospital to be available on a predetermined basis, as required and determined by the Hospital, and in respect of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if whom there is one day off predetermined scheduling. Other employees who do not make a written commitment shall be employed on a relief or replacement basis and are available for call-ins as circumstances demand. Failure to be available as provided for in the above undertaking may result in the employee not being offered further work and the removal of sixtyhis/her name from the part-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre over time roster. Exchange of shifts. Shifts The employer Hospital may allow an exchange of shifts at the request of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of to the employer Hospital results from such exchange of shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly period, it being understood, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employees. It is understood and acknowledged agreed that the Hospital has the right absence due to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall illness certified by a Doctor's certificate, or any approved leave of absence will not be considered as hours worked for a failure to meet the purpose of this Articlecommitment given to the Hospital. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor The Hospital shall other premiums beestablish the on-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall call list on the same hours worked be counted as part basis of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospitalemployee's seniority. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not Scheduling Committee will consist of equal representatives from management and Union. Terms of reference to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay be established at the rate of time and oneUnion-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shiftManagement Committee meeting.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week working day for all employees covered by this Agreement shall average thirty-consist of seven and one-half (37.5) hours (exclusive hours, excluding any meal periods which, except under emergency conditions, shall be continuous and uninterrupted for a period or periods of meal periods) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a guarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedulesless than one-half hour each. The normal daily hours of work work-week for all full-time employees over a two-week cycle shall be an average of thirty seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including a onehours, with an average of five working days per work-half hour unpaid meal breakweek. It understood include those required is agreed that the intent of this Agreement is to accommodate pro- vide, as far as possible, work schedules for full-time employees with five work-days in each week and ten work-days in each two weeks, with the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which time off in each week being given, wherever possible, on consecutive days. It is further agreed that the other provisions arrangement of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It further understood that work schedules is governed by the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason efficient operation of the change in Hospital, and by the decision of the Employer as to the number of normal hours worked staff required to be on duty at any one time. will not be required to work more than eight consecutive days without a day off except in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versaemergency situations. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. R-est -Periods All employees will be allowed two minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift periods per day of fifteen minutes duration without reduction in pay or and without 'increasing the regular working hours, except . One in cases of where the each half scheduled shift. The fifteen minutes rest period may shall be delayedcalculated from the time the employees leave their station of work, until they return to their station of work. Part-time employees shall be entitled to a paid rest period of fifteen minutes for each three and three-quarters hours of work during their shift. When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. Time Off Between Shifts In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on in the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre change over of shifts. The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of Weekends Off In scheduling shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate Employer will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight week- ends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized not granted within a three week period, time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times unless the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly periodEmployer, it being understoodnotwithstanding its best efforts, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employeesunable to meet this standard. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein This standard shall not apply whenever an where: Such weekend work was performed by the employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one satisfy specific days off requested by such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.employee; or

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week for all employees shall average thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) 37 1/21 hours (exclusive of meal periodstimes) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not pay periods or such other hours as may be construed agreed to be a guarantee as to by the hours parties in respect of work per day nor as to the hours specific groups of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedulesemployees. The normal daily hours of work shall be seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including a one-half hour unpaid meal break. It understood include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions pro- visions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute con- stitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. employees An employee shall not be required to work more than seven and one-half 1/21 hours within an eight hour period after commencing work or such other hours as may be agreed to by the parties in respect of specific groups of employees. It is understood that regular hours include those required to accommodate the change from daylight saving time to standard time and versa and to which the provisions of Article not apply. Employees must report to their respective supervisors in uniform and remain in uniform for the full working shift. Each employee shall be allowed thirty minutes for meals on his own time and such thirty minute period shall normally be a continuous uninterrupted period of time. The Hospital will decide when the meal periods are to be taken by the employees. Employees' work schedules shall be posted two weeks in advance of the schedule becoming effective where practicable. Employees will be allowed entitled to two minute rest periods, periods of fif- teen minutes duration per shift whereby one (1) in will be scheduled each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where shift. The Hospital will decide when the rest period may periods are to be delayed. an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' duration, taken by the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes durationemployees. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer Hospital will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum mini- mum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over changeover of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre over changeover of shifts. The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of In scheduling shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate Hospital will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized not granted within a three week period, time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital on such third weekend but not subse- quent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times unless the Hospital, notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. This standard shall not apply where: Such weekend work was performed by the employee to satisfy specified days off requested by such employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty ; or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly periodsuch employee has requested weekend work, it being understood, however, that no overtime will be paid where or was advised at the time of hire or when the job was posted that the regular schedule normally continuous weekend work; or such weekend is worked was as a result of an exchange of shifts between employeeswith another employee; or the Hospital is unable to comply to a prohibition against scheduling split days off. It is understood and acknowledged agreed that there shall be no pyramid- ing of overtime premiums under the provisions of the Collective Agreement arising out of the foregoing undertakings. The foregoing shall have no application where other scheduling arrangements are provided acceptable to the employer and the employees affected and approved by the Union. The Hospital may allow exchange of shifts at the request of two employees provided such change in posted time schedules be submitted in writing by both employees and that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week Hospital's approval is obtained in advance and also as hours for which the that no overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) is paid as a result of work, or if such exchange and no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior additional cost to the commencement Hospital result from such exchange of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shiftshifts.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week for all employees shall average thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours (exclusive of meal periods) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall Hospital does not be construed to be a guarantee as to the any hours of work per day nor as to the hours or days of work per week nor as a guarantee of working scheduleswith respect to any employee covered by this Agreement. The normal daily hours of or standard work day for full time employees shall be seven and one-half (7.57 ½) hours not including a exclusive of an unpaid meal period. The normal or standard work week for full time employees shall be thirty seven and one-half hour unpaid meal break. It understood include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It further understood that the amount of regular pay for (37 ½) hours averaged over a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versatwo week scheduling period. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of normal or standard daily hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. part time employees will shall be allowed two minute rest periods, one up to seven and one-half (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where the rest period may be delayed. an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours' duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts there will be a minimum of twenty-three (237 ½) hours between the beginning exclusive of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre over of shiftsan unpaid meal period. The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of shifts. Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized time worked All authorized work performed in excess of the normal daily seven and one-half (7 ½) hours per day or normal thirty seven and one-half (37 ½) hours of the Hospital shall per week averaged over a two week scheduling period, or such scheduling period as otherwise mutually agreed in any one unit or department, will be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1 times ½) the employee's basic ’s regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Those employees working the shift when the change from daylight saving to standard time, or vice versa, occurs, shall be paid straight time for all authorized overtime work the exact number of hours worked during the shift. (a) Work schedules will be posted two (2) weeks in excess advance and cover a four (4) week period. The Hospital will endeavor to schedule shifts for part time employees on as equitable a basis as is practicable subject to the employee’s availability and the Hospital’s ability to operate within their specific operational requirements. (b) There will be minimum of seven sixteen (16) hours scheduled off between shifts when changing shifts, unless for reasons beyond the control of the Hospital. Time and one-half the employee’s regular straight time rate of pay shall be paid for all authorized hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly worked during such sixteen (16) hour period, it being understoodunless otherwise agreed to by the employee, howeverUnion and the Hospital. (c) Whenever practicable, that no overtime employees (except those in the maintenance department) shall not be scheduled to work more than seven (7) consecutive days. (d) At least one weekend will be paid where the scheduled off in each two week period for full time employees. The Hospital shall schedule each regular part time employee at least one weekend off in each three week period. Should a part time employee work on her scheduled weekend off, she shall receive premium payment at time and one-half of regular wage rate for all hours worked was on such weekend, save and except where: (i) such weekend has been worked by an employee to satisfy specific days off requested by such employee; or (ii) such employee has requested weekend work, or (iii) such weekend is worked as a result of an exchange of shifts between employees. It is understood and acknowledged that shift with another employee. (e) Any changes to the Hospital has posted work schedule will be brought to the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part attention of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shiftconcerned.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular work week for all employees shall average thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours (exclusive of meal periods) for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a guarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The normal daily hours of work day shall be seven and one-half (7.57 hours per shift (exclusive of meal time) and (75) hours in a period. Such hours shall be worked in accordance with schedules and shifts determined by the Hospital. Days off shall be consecutive as far as it can be reasonably arranged. All employees will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes relief in the cafeteria (if open) or in one of the lounge areas one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay, and without increasing the regular working hours. When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. In the case where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Hospital will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts, and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one (1) day off, and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the change over of shifts. In scheduling shifts the Hospital will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not including granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half hour unpaid meal breakunless the Hospital notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. such weekend work was performed by the employee to satisfy specific days off requested by such employee; or; such employee has requested weekend work, or was advised at the time of hire or when the job was posted that the regular schedule normally requires continuous weekend work; or such weekend worked as a result of an exchange of shifts with another employee; or the Hospital is unable to comply due to a prohibition against scheduling split days off. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no pyramiding of overtime premiums under the provisions of the Collective Agreement arising out of the foregoing undertakings. The foregoing shall have no application where other scheduling arrangements are provided acceptable to the Employer and the employees affected and approved by the Union. It is understood that normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide pro- vide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. employees will No employee shall be allowed two minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay or without 'increasing the regular working hours, except in cases of where the rest period may be delayed. an employee performs authorized overtime to work of at least three (3) hours' duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration. In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the chancre over of shiftsmore than six consecutive days. The employer Hospital may allow an exchange of shifts at the request of two (2) employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of to the employer Hospital results from such exchange of shifts. Definition Employees shall not be required to change tour of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement duty more than once during a week. Employees who regularly rotate shall not be scheduled to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Authorized time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the work a night shift before a scheduled weekend off. The Hospital shall be paid agrees to allow a five (5) minute period at the rate end of time each seven and one-half (1 times the employee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly period, it being understood, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was a result of an exchange of shifts between employees. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this Article. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply whenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) 7 hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.