Common use of Modified Work Schedules Clause in Contracts

Modified Work Schedules. ‌ (a) Work schedules and starting and finishing times shall be established and changes made thereto, as required by mutual agreement between the parties, within the terms of this agreement. The annual hours of work as specified in Clause 10.1 shall not be changed by such work schedules. (b) Except as otherwise provided, the standard workweek shall consist of five consecutive days with two consecutive days off. In no event will an employee be scheduled to work more than five consecutive days. (c) The parties agree to a modified workweek schedule based on a five day, five day, four day work schedule within a three week period of seven hours and 30 minutes per day. (d) Subject to mutual agreement, other modified schedules may be negotiated within a department, component of a department or branch. Such schedules shall be a five day, four day work schedule within a two week period of seven hours and 47 minutes per day or a four day work schedule within a one week period of eight hours and 45 minutes per day. (e) Subject to Article 2 - Management Recognition and Rights, the parties agree to a modified work schedule subject to the following conditions: (1) In the event of extenuating circumstances (i.e. introduction of new programs, provincial government restraint programs, extensive absenteeism, etc.) the Commission retains the right to reduce, alter or cancel the modified work schedule for an individual, group of individuals, department or branch. Given such a circumstance, the Employer will give at least 21 days notice to the Union of the event leading to the modification of the schedule. (2) To ensure operational requirements are met, the day off may occur any day of the week. (3) Subject to mutual agreement at the local level hours of work may be extended to accommodate a 45 lunch break. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks to be scheduled in accordance with Clause 10.3. (4) In the event of staff shortages caused by illness, vacation or any other operational concerns days off will be rescheduled within the next three week period. In unusual work related circumstances the time limit may be extended to an eight week period. In the Regional Offices days off may be restricted during the rent collection. (5) The Employer expects employees to make every effort to arrange for leaves under Clause 15.2 – Leave for Medical and Dental Care on their day off. The Employer may reschedule an employee's day off where the employee is consistently unable to make arrangements on the day off. (6) No increased costs to the Employer (e.g. no substitution pay or overtime subject to pre-approval by the Director). (7) No topping up of sick leave from the earned day off. (8) No employee will be forced to participate in the modified workweek schedule. (9) All leave, including vacation entitlement, shall be converted to hours. (10) Participation will not be allowed where there are insufficient staff to provide coverage for an extended schedule. (11) Short-term employees hired for a term of six months or longer may participate. (12) The Employer will periodically evaluate the schedule based on: (i) adequacy of service to external and internal customers; (ii) level of absenteeism, staff morale and productivity etc.; (iii) increased costs to Employer related to staffing (e.g. use of temporary staff) or scheduling.

Modified Work Schedules. ‌ (a) Work schedules and starting and finishing times shall be established and changes made thereto, as required by mutual agreement between the parties, within the terms of this agreement. The annual hours of work as specified in Clause 10.1 shall not be changed by such work schedules. (b) Except as otherwise provided, the standard workweek shall consist of five consecutive days with two consecutive days off. In no event will an employee be scheduled to work more than five consecutive days. (c) The parties agree to a modified workweek schedule based on a five day, five day, four day work schedule within a three week period of seven hours and 30 minutes per day. (d) Subject to mutual agreement, other modified schedules may be negotiated within a department, component of a department or branch. Such schedules shall be a five day, four day work schedule within a two week period of seven hours and 47 minutes per day or a four day work schedule within a one week period of eight hours and 45 minutes per day. (e) Subject to Article 2 - Management Recognition and Rights, the parties agree to a modified work schedule subject to the following conditions: (1) In the event of extenuating circumstances (i.e. introduction of new programs, provincial government restraint programs, extensive absenteeism, etc.) the Commission retains the right to reduce, alter or cancel the modified work schedule for an individual, group of individuals, department or branch. Given such a circumstance, the Employer will give at least 21 days notice to the Union of the event leading to the modification of the schedule. (2) To ensure operational requirements are met, the day off may occur any day of the week. (3) Subject to mutual agreement at the local level hours of work may be extended to accommodate a 45 lunch break. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks to be scheduled in accordance with Clause 10.3. (4) In the event of staff shortages caused by illness, vacation or any other operational concerns days off will be rescheduled within the next three week period. In unusual work related circumstances the time limit may be extended to an eight week period. In the Regional Offices days off may be restricted during the rent collection. (5) The Employer expects employees to make every effort to arrange for leaves under Clause 15.2 – - Leave for Medical and Dental Care on their day off. The Employer may reschedule an employee's day off where the employee is consistently unable to make arrangements on the day off. (6) No increased costs to the Employer (e.g. no substitution pay or overtime subject to pre-approval by the Director). (7) No topping up of sick leave from the earned day off. (8) No employee will be forced to participate in the modified workweek schedule. (9) All leave, including vacation entitlement, shall be converted to hours. (10) Participation will not be allowed where there are insufficient staff to provide coverage for an extended schedule. (11) Short-term employees hired for a term of six months or longer may participate. (12) The Employer will periodically evaluate the schedule based on: (i) adequacy of service to external and internal customers; (ii) level of absenteeism, staff morale and productivity etc.; (iii) increased costs to Employer related to staffing (e.g. use of temporary staff) or scheduling.

Modified Work Schedules. ‌ (a) Work schedules and starting and finishing times shall be established and changes made thereto, as required by mutual agreement between the parties, within the terms of this agreementAgreement. The annual hours of work as specified in Clause 10.1 Article 10.01 shall not be changed by such work schedules. (b) Except as otherwise provided, provided the standard workweek work week shall consist of five (5) consecutive days with two consecutive days off. In no event will an employee be scheduled from Monday to work more than five consecutive daysFriday, inclusive. (c) The parties agree to a modified workweek Modified Work Week schedule based on a five (5) day, five (5) day, four (4) day work schedule within a three (3) week period of seven (7) hours and 30 thirty (30) minutes per day. (d) Subject to mutual agreement, other modified schedules may be negotiated within a department, component of a department or branch. Such schedules shall be a five (5) day, four (4) day work schedule within a two (2) week period of seven (7) hours and 47 forty-seven (47) minutes per day or a four (4) day work schedule within a one (1) week period of eight (8) hours and 45 forty-five (45) minutes per day. (e) Subject to Article 2 - (Management Recognition and Rights), the parties agree to a modified work schedule subject to the following conditions: (1) In the event of extenuating circumstances (i.e. introduction of new programs, provincial government restraint programs, extensive absenteeism, etc.) the Commission B.C. Housing retains the right to reduce, alter or cancel the modified work schedule for an individual, group of individuals, department or branch. Given such a circumstance, the Employer will give at least 21 twenty-one (21) days notice to the Union of the event leading to the modification of the schedule. (2) To ensure operational requirements are met, the day off may occur any day of the week. (3) Subject to mutual agreement at the local level hours of work may be extended to accommodate a 45 forty-five minute (45) lunch break. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks to be scheduled in accordance with Clause 10.3Article 10.03. (4) In the event of staff shortages caused by illness, vacation or any other operational concerns days off will be rescheduled within the next three (3) week period. In unusual work work- related circumstances the time limit may be extended to an eight (8) week period. In the Regional Offices days off may be restricted during the rent collection. (5) The Employer expects employees to make every effort to arrange for leaves under Clause 15.2 – Leave for Medical medical and Dental Care on their day off. The Employer may reschedule an employee's day off where the employee is consistently unable to make arrangements dental appointments on the day off. (6) No increased costs to the Employer (e.g. no substitution pay or overtime subject to pre-pre- approval by the Director). (7) No topping up of sick leave from the earned day off. (8) No employee will be forced to participate in the modified workweek work week schedule. (9) All leave, including vacation entitlement, shall be converted to hours. (10) Participation will not be allowed where there are insufficient staff to provide coverage for an extended schedule. (11) Short-Short term employees hired for a term of six (6) months or longer may participate. (12) The Employer will periodically evaluate the schedule based on: (i) adequacy of service to external and internal customers; (ii) level of absenteeism, staff morale and productivity etc.; (iii) increased costs to Employer related to staffing (e.g. use of temporary staff) or scheduling.

Modified Work Schedules. ‌ (a) Work schedules and starting and finishing times shall be established and changes made thereto, as required by mutual agreement between the parties, within the terms of this agreementAgreement. The annual hours of work as specified in Clause 10.1 shall not be changed by such work schedules. (b) Except as otherwise provided, the standard workweek shall consist of five consecutive days with two consecutive days off. In no event will an employee be scheduled to work more than five consecutive days. (c) The parties agree to a modified workweek Modified Workweek schedule based on a five day, five day, four day work schedule within a three week period of seven hours and 30 minutes per day. (d) Subject to mutual agreement, other modified schedules may be negotiated within a department, component of a department or branch. Such schedules shall be a five day, four day work schedule within a two week period of seven hours and 47 minutes per day or a four day work schedule within a one week period of eight hours and 45 minutes per day. (e) Subject to Article 2 - Management Recognition and Rights, the parties agree to a modified work schedule subject to the following conditions: (1) In the event of extenuating circumstances (i.e. introduction of new programs, provincial government restraint programs, extensive absenteeism, etc.) the Commission retains the right to reduce, alter or cancel the modified work schedule for an individual, group of individuals, department or branch. Given such a circumstance, the Employer will give at least 21 days notice to the Union of the event leading to the modification of the schedule. (2) To ensure operational requirements are met, the day off may occur any day of the week. (3) Subject to mutual agreement at the local level hours of work may be extended to accommodate a 45 lunch break. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks to be scheduled in accordance with Clause 10.3. (4) In the event of staff shortages caused by illness, vacation or any other operational concerns days off will be rescheduled within the next three week period. In unusual work related circumstances the time limit may be extended to an eight week period. In the Regional Offices days off may be restricted during the rent collection. (5) The Employer expects employees to make every effort to arrange for leaves under Clause 15.2 – Leave for Medical medical and Dental Care dental appointments on their day off. The Employer may reschedule an employee's day off where the employee is consistently unable to make arrangements arrange medical or dental appointments on the day off. (6) No increased costs to the Employer (e.g. no substitution pay or overtime subject to pre-approval by the Director). (7) No topping up of sick leave from the earned day off. (8) No employee will be forced to participate in the modified workweek schedule. (9) All leave, including vacation entitlement, shall be converted to hours. (10) Participation will not be allowed where there are insufficient staff to provide coverage for an extended schedule. (11) Short-term employees hired for a term of six months or longer may participate. (12) The Employer will periodically evaluate the schedule based on: (i) adequacy of service to external and internal customers; (ii) level of absenteeism, staff morale and productivity etc.; (iii) increased costs to Employer related to staffing (e.g. use of temporary staff) or scheduling.