Common use of Minimum Rates of Pay Clause in Contracts

Minimum Rates of Pay. 6.01 The rates of pay set out in Appendix A reflect the general increases effective on the dates specified: Effective November 2, 2011 – Increase of three percent (3%) across the board Effective the first day of the next pay period following ratification of the renewal of the 2011 Collective Agreement – See Appendix A Effective November 2, 2012 – Increase of two and three quarters percent (2 3/4%) across the board Effective November 2, 2013 – Increase of two and three quarters percent (2 3/4%) across the board 6.02 Where applicable, advancement in pay within each pay scale shall be automatic on the first day of the pay period following that in which the employee has completed the required service. 6.03 The Company may, at its discretion, pay an employee, a rate higher than the established minimum within the applicable wage scale for the position, in Appendix A. 6.04 Employees will receive longevity pay as indicated below effective with the beginning of the pay period following completion of the required years of service in classifications covered by this Agreement: 6.05 A permanent employee who is assigned to assume the duties of an employee in a higher position will be paid at the rate of the higher position for all hours worked. He/she will be notified of such assignment in writing, with a copy to the Union. The rate of pay of a permanent employee shall not be reduced when he/she is assigned to temporarily perform work normally associated with a lower-rated position. A monthly report will be generated by the Employer and provided to the Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within a reasonable time following the end of each calendar month. The report will document all temporary assignments for that period including names, positions, rates of pay, commencement date and completion date. 6.06 If, due to a reduction in the work force, a permanent employee is retained in a lower position in the exercise of his seniority, he shall only be entitled to the rate of pay of that position. (a) Employees shall be paid by automatic bank deposit every second Friday. Should the regular pay day fall on a general holiday, deposit will be made on the banking day preceding the regular pay day. Where there is a shortage equal to one day’s pay or more in the pay of an employee, a cheque will be issued to cover the shortage as soon as possible (b) Recovery of pay errors shall be limited to those errors within a timeframe not exceeding the twelve (12) calendar month period immediately preceding the discovery of the error. When the error involves a failure to make a required deduction or an overpayment to an employee which is being recovered by the Company, the parties will meet to agree upon the repayment schedule. If the error involves underpayment or a deduction in excess of the amount required (e.g. overtime, premiums, upgrades, longevity pay etc.), the employee shall notify the company of such error and provide any pertinent facts in writing. The Company shall verify or dispute the claim in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days and if verified, a correction shall be input prior to cut-off for the following pay period. Regular earnings shall be governed by the provisions of clause 6.07 (a).

Minimum Rates of Pay. 6.01 The rates of pay set out in Appendix A reflect the general increases effective on the dates specified: Effective November 2, 2011 – Increase of three percent (3%) across the board Effective the first day of the next pay period following ratification of the renewal of the 2011 Collective Agreement – See Appendix A Effective November 2, 2012 – Increase of two and three quarters percent (2 3/4%) across the board Effective November 2, 2013 – Increase of two and three quarters percent (2 3/4%) across the board 6.02 Where applicable, advancement in pay within each pay scale shall be automatic on the first day of the pay period following that in which the employee has completed the required service. 6.03 The Company may, at its discretion, pay an employee, a rate higher than the established minimum within the applicable wage scale for the position, in Appendix A. 6.04 Employees will receive longevity pay as indicated below effective with the beginning of the pay period following completion of the required years of service in classifications covered by this Agreement: 6.05 A permanent employee who is assigned to assume the duties of an employee in a higher position will be paid at the rate of the higher position for all hours worked. He/she will be notified of such assignment in writing, with a copy to the Union. The rate of pay of a permanent employee shall not be reduced when he/she is assigned to temporarily perform work normally associated with a lower-rated position. A monthly report will be generated by the Employer and provided to the Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within a reasonable time following the end of each calendar month. The report will document all temporary assignments for that period including names, positions, rates of pay, commencement date and completion date. 6.06 If, due to a reduction in the work force, a permanent employee is retained in a lower position in the exercise of his seniority, he shall only be entitled to the rate of pay of that position. (a) Employees shall be paid by automatic bank deposit every second Friday. Should the regular pay day fall on a general holiday, deposit will be made on the banking day preceding the regular pay day. Where there is a shortage equal to one day’s pay or more in the pay of an employee, a cheque will be issued to cover the shortage as soon as possible (b) Recovery of pay errors shall be limited to those errors within a timeframe not exceeding the twelve (12) calendar month period immediately preceding the discovery of the error. When the error involves a failure to make a required deduction or an overpayment to an employee which is being recovered by the Company, the parties will meet to agree upon the repayment schedule. If the error involves underpayment or a deduction in excess of the amount required (e.g. overtime, premiums, upgrades, longevity pay etc.), the employee shall notify the company of such error and provide any pertinent facts in writing. The Company shall verify or dispute the claim in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days and if verified, a correction shall be input prior to cut-off for the following pay period. Regular earnings shall be governed by the provisions of clause 6.07 (a).