Shift Exchanges Clause Samples
The Shift Exchanges clause defines the rules and procedures for employees to swap or trade their scheduled work shifts with one another. Typically, this clause outlines the conditions under which exchanges are permitted, such as requiring advance notice, managerial approval, or ensuring that exchanged shifts do not result in overtime or violate labor laws. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility for employees to manage their schedules while maintaining operational consistency and compliance for the employer.
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Shift Exchanges. (a.) Employees may exchange shifts among themselves, provided that:
(i) the exchange is agreed to, in writing, between the affected Employees; and
(ii) the shifts being exchanged fall within a four (4) week period of each other; and
(iii) the exchange is not being used to permanently adjust Employees’ schedules; and
(iv) prior approval of such exchange has been given by the Employees' immediate supervisor(s).
Shift Exchanges. In no event shall any overtime be payable as a result of employees voluntarily exchanging shifts.
Shift Exchanges. Employees will be permitted to exchange days off, or shifts, with other employees by completing the appropriate forms, as supplied by the Employer, and with the Employer’s permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer has no obligation for any premium payment arising out of any such exchange. Where the shifts involve shift differential, this premium shall be paid to the employee working the shift. Shift exchanges shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) per pay period.
Shift Exchanges. Overtime shall not be paid as a result of employees voluntarily exchanging shifts in accordance with Clause 14.3(e) - Scheduling Provisions.
Shift Exchanges. (a) Employees may exchange shifts among themselves, provided that:
(i) the exchange is agreed to, in writing, between the affected Employees; and
(ii) prior approval of such exchange has been given by the Employee’s immediate supervisor.
(iii) and there is no additional cost to the Employer.
(b) Where such a request is made in writing, the Employer’s reply shall also be in writing.
(c) Such exchange shall be recorded on the shift schedule.
(d) Such exchange shall not be deemed a violation of the provisions of this Collective Agreement.
Shift Exchanges. Employees who are qualified and capable may mutually agree to exchange days, shifts and/or hours of work with the advance approval of the watch commander(s) or the employee’s scheduling supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably denied and provided such change does not result in the payment of overtime. A voluntary change of shifts results in the payment of overtime only when it places the employee’s hours of work in excess of those permitted by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The watch commander(‘s) or the employee’s scheduling supervisor(‘s) signature of approval shall be obtained prior to the occurrence of the exchange. Such exchanges shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. All requests for exchanges must be reduced to writing on a Department of Corrections form and must state the exact days, shifts and/or hours of both employees that are involved in the shift exchange request(s).
2. All shift exchange requests shall be completed within twelve (12) weeks, unless approved in advance by the Appointing Authority. Each officer may participate in up to a maximum of thirty-three (33) shift exchanges per fiscal year. Shift exchanges are also limited to ten (10) per calendar month.
3. No employee may agree to a shift exchange that would result in the employee working more than eighteen (18) consecutive hours.
4. Employees failing to work on the payback day or any part thereof due to illness of self or others will be treated in accordance with Article 9, Sick Leave.
5. Failure to work the payback day or any part thereof shall constitute just cause for discipline and shall be subject to the provisions of Article 16,
Shift Exchanges. (i) Employees may exchange shifts amongst themselves provided that the exchange is agreed to in writing between the affected Employees; and prior approval of such an exchange has been given by the Employees immediate supervisor.
(ii) Such exchange shall be recorded on the shift schedule for payroll recording and will not be deemed a violation of the scheduling provisions of this Article, nor shall it result in any extra cost for the Employer.
Shift Exchanges. It shall be permissible for two (2) Nurses within a Facility to exchange their days off, or their shifts, if mutually agreeable and with the consent of the Employer. Consent for such exchanges will not be unreasonably requested or withheld, provided that:
(a) there must be no increased cost to the Employer;
(b) the shift exchange must be the same number of hours; and
(c) shifts exchanged must be in the current or following pay period.
Shift Exchanges. Employees desirous of exchanging shifts may do so with the approval of the Operations Manager upon serving a minimum of seven (7) days written notice and so long as the employees complete the shift exchange within the same four (4) week schedule. The Operations Manager shall reply to the request within seventy two (72) hours of receipt of same. It is understood by the Parties that shift exchanges will only be considered between employees who are fully qualified to perform the work being exchanged. In any event, the Corporation shall retain the right to approve or deny a shift exchange request made by employees giving regard to the operational needs of the service, and all such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. It is understood by the Parties that the Corporation shall not incur any additional costs, overtime or otherwise as a result of shift exchanges.
Shift Exchanges. Employees who are qualified and capable may mutually agree to exchange days, shifts and/or hours with the advance approval of their supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably denied and provided such change does not result in the payment of overtime. A voluntary change of shifts results in the payment of overtime only when it places the employee’s hours of work in excess of those permitted by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The manager or manager’s designee’s signature of approval shall be obtained prior to the occurrence of the exchange. Such exchanges shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. All requests for exchanges must be documented in a format prescribed by the Appointing Authority.
2. All shift exchange requests shall be completed within twelve (12) weeks of the date the request is submitted, unless approved by the Appointing Authority.
3. No employee may agree to a shift exchange that would result in the employee working more than sixteen (16) consecutive hours.
4. Failure to work the pay back day or any part thereof shall constitute just cause for discipline and shall be subject to the provisions of Article 16,