Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates Clause Samples
The "Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates" clause establishes the specific meanings of key terms related to sick leave and sets out the rate at which employees earn sick leave over time. Typically, this clause clarifies what constitutes sick leave, who qualifies for it, and details the accrual formula, such as a certain number of hours accrued per pay period or month. By providing clear definitions and a transparent accrual method, the clause ensures both employers and employees understand their rights and obligations regarding sick leave, reducing confusion and potential disputes.
Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates. Sick leave eligibility/anniversary date - date on which an employee begins to accrue sick leave hours each year. This is the anniversary of the employee’s last start date. • Current sick leave account – an account in which current year awarded sick leave hours are accumulated, maintained and used. • Unused sick leave account – an account in which sick leave earned but not used from previous years is accumulated and is maintained for use as needed. These hours accumulate from year to year without limit to the total number of accumulated hours.
Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates. 34 • Sick leave eligibility/anniversary date – date on which an employee begins to accrue sick leave 35 hours each year. This is the anniversary of the employee’s last start date. 36 37 • Current sick leave account – an account in which current year awarded sick leave hours are 38 accumulated, maintained and used. 39 40 • Unused sick leave account – an account in which sick leave earned but not used from previous 41 years is accumulated and is maintained for use as needed. These hours accumulate from year to 42 year without limit to the total number of accumulated hours. 43 44 6.3 Award, Accumulation and Maintenance of Sick Leave Hours 45 46 • Award – after completing one full month of continuous Company service, employees are 47 awarded eight hours each consecutive month, up to a maximum of eighty (80) hours per sick leave 48 eligibility year. These hours are available for use in the current sick leave account. 49 50 • When the continuity of employment is broken other than by layoff or termination to 51 enter military service, an employee must begin with the date of reemployment to accumulate 52 one (1) month continuous active service with the Company before being eligible for 53 sick leave. 55 • For part-time employees, sick leave credits will be accumulated in the proportion that the 56 hours worked bear to full-time hours, rounded to the nearest one-tenth hour unit. • Accumulation – upon reaching the annual sick leave eligibility date, one half of the remaining 1 hours in the current sick leave account will be moved to the unused sick leave account and 2 maintained there while the other half of the current year account is forfeited. 3 • Maintenance of Current Sick Leave Account – when this account is zeroed out upon reaching 5 the employee’s eligibility/anniversary date, a new sick leave award period begins. 6
Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates. 51 53 sick leave hours each year. This is the anniversary of the employee’s last start date. 56 hours are accumulated, maintained and used. Section 6.3 Award, Accumulation and Maintenance of Sick Leave Hours. 5 Other Accrual Provisions (Full-Time Employees) 35
Definitions and Sick Leave Accrual Rates. 3 Section 6.3 Award, Accumulation and Maintenance of Sick Leave Hours. 15 Other Accrual Provisions (Full-Time Employees) 41 1 Agreement will not be changed as a result of this Agreement.