Shift Giveaways Clause Samples

Shift Giveaways. The Employer will allow each employee up to ten (10) shift giveaways per calendar year. The employee must find their own replacement and submit paperwork four (4) days prior to the giveaway where possible. The employer will not be responsible or liable for any overtime claim. Shift giveaways shall not be used during Christmas. Shift giveaways are limited to one per month during July and August and there shall be no shift giveaways on the weekend during July and August.

Shift Giveaways. The purpose of shift giveaways is to reduce absenteeism by allowing employees to handle unexpected situations or ones that conflict with their work schedule. Employees may give away shifts as long as they are not giving away their job. Both employees must sign a shift giveaway form or must be in writing and signed by all parties involved to be considered valid, and submit to Management. Management will reply back in writing or on the shift giveaways form the following day to all parties considered. The employee signing to work that shift is responsible for that shift. The employee who covers a shift will be paid at the rate of straight time for such time worked. Example: Agent “A” works for Agent “B” during the first pay period of the month - RESULT – Agent “A” will receive eight (8) hours (or whatever regular scheduled hours Agent “B” has), additional straight-time pay on the next cheque that he receives. The Company will not incur overtime unless the employee goes over the regular scheduled hours for that day, i.e. over eight (8) hour shift, ten (10) hour shift, etc. No employee shall be eligible for a shift trade if they have worked, or will work, a shift of eight (8) hours before the trade shift, or after the trade shift. Employees who are CTX certified and are scheduled to do CTX, can only give away shifts to other employees who are CTX certified. If an employee fails to work the giveaway shift(s) only the employee who did not show up for work, will lose their shift exchange privileges for thirty (30) days.

Shift Giveaways. Employees may “give away” up to two (2) shifts in a four (4) week period provided: a. the request is made in writing seven (7) business days in advance; b. is approved by the Employer (and such request shall not be unreasonably denied); c. does not result in overtime or increased cost to the Employer; d. the rotational seniority system will be used to replace the staff member requesting the “give away”.

Shift Giveaways. Within the first year of the Collective Agreement, the Employer will explore the feasibility of implementing shift giveaways. If a new policy is enacted regarding shift giveaways, it will be implemented for the bargaining unit employees. The parties agree that the above noted provision will be done so with understanding that the interim, five (5) unpaid vacation days per year will be granted for part-time employees. If shift giveaways are implemented, it is understood that the provision of five (5) unpaid days per year for part-time staff will be eliminated. During negotiations, both parties agreed that discrimination and harassment in the workplace were issues requiring a joint, cooperative approach. Additionally, both parties identified the desire and commitment to achieve a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Providing fair and equitable treatment for all employees is achieved in an environment where all individuals interact with mutual respect for each other’s rights. Discrimination and harassment is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code and employees are expected to treat all persons with courtesy and consideration. Where the Employer receives a complaint amongst bargaining unit members it will inform the union and vice-versa. The parties agree to complete confidentiality regarding harassment and discrimination complaints. Accordingly, a training program for all CAW represented employees will be implemented. This training will be provided to every member of the bargaining unit during the life of the collective agreement. It shall include elements such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employer and Union policies regarding harassment, the complaint procedure and violence against women. Union and Employer officials will meet within 90 days following ratification to compare each others training documents to ensure that they do not conflict and to investigate, where possible, by mutual agreement a joint delivery. Refresher training is conducted as needed to avoid duplication.

Shift Giveaways. The parties agree that a full-time employee may give away a shift to another employee provided: 1) The shift change does not result in any premium (overtime) payments. 2) The employee has exhausted all available lieu days or their lieu days allocated to future time off already approved by the Employer. 3) The full time employee can only give away a maximum of nine (9) shifts per calendar year, and a part time employee can only give away a maximum of five (5) shifts per calendar year. 4) The employee finds the replacement employee. 5) An employee will not give away more than three (3) consecutive shifts.

Shift Giveaways. The purpose of shift giveaway’s is to reduce absenteeism by allowing employees to handle unexpected situations or ones that conflict with their work schedule. Employees may give away shifts as long as they are not giving away their job. Both employees must sign a shift give away form or must be in writing and signed by all parties involved to be considered valid, and submit to management. Management will reply back in writing or on the shift give away form the following day to all parties considered. The employee signing to work that shift is responsible for that shift. The employee who covers a shift will be paid at the rate of straight time for such time worked. Example: Agent “A” works for Agent “B” during the first pay period of the month - RESULT – Agent “A” will receive eight (8) hours (or whatever regular scheduled hours Agent “B” has), additional straight-time pay on the next cheque that he receives. The Company will not incur overtime unless the employee goes over the regular scheduled hours for that day, i.e. over eight (8) hour shift, ten (10) hour shift, etc. No employee shall be eligible for a shift trade if they have worked, or will work, a shift of eight

Shift Giveaways. The parties agree, on a trial basis for the life of this Collective Agreement, as follows: Employees are permitted to give away a maximum of three

Shift Giveaways. Where a full-time employee does not meet the eligibility requirements above to qualify for the short-shift week above, such employee may be eligible to give away a shift to a co-worker, in the same classification. Such a shift giveaway will be limited to one (1) per pay period and to a maximum of eight (8) shift giveaways per calendar year for full time employees who have not met the eligibility requirements above. The request must be on prescribed form, signed by both employees. The Home will not be responsible for violation of seniority provisions in the collective agreement, or any premium pay provisions. Those employees working in a Temporary Full Time vacancy greater than three (3) months will be permitted to give away one (1) shift for every six (6) weeks of the term of the temporary leave to a maximum of eight (8) shift give aways in a calendar year. Part-time employees with at least five (5) years of seniority will be entitled to one (1) shift giveaway every six (6) months, commencing July 1, 2018. Weekend shifts and scheduled shifts over the Christmas/New Year’s schedule may not be given away.

Shift Giveaways. Where a full-time employee does not meet the eligibility requirements above to qualify for the short- shift week above, such employee may be eligible to give away a shift to a co-worker, in the same classification. Such a shift giveaway will be limited to one (1) per pay period and to a maximum of eight (8) shift giveaways per calendar year for full-time employees who have not met the eligibility requirements above. The request must be on prescribed form, signed by both employees. The Home will not be responsible for violation of seniority provisions in the collective agreement, or any premium pay provisions. Those employees working in a Temporary Full-time vacancy greater than three (3) months will be permitted to give away one (1) shift for every six (6) weeks of the term of the temporary leave to a maximum of eight (8) shift giveaways in a calendar year. Part-time employees with at least five (5) years of seniority will be entitled to two (2) shift giveaways per calendar year. Weekend shifts and scheduled shifts over the Christmas/New Year’s schedule may not be given away. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #2 – RE: PART-TIME HOLIDAYS The Employer agrees to do an accounting in the first two (2) months of each calendar year comparing the holiday pay received by the Part-time employee in the prior year and the holiday pay they would have received for the Statutory Holidays set out in the ESA and calculated in accordance with the ESA. Where an employee has received less holiday pay than she would have under the ESA the Employer shall pay the difference to bring her to the ESA pay level. The first calculation will occur in the first two months of 2012 for the calendar year 2011. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #3 – RE: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The parties hereby recognize and share the concern that women uniquely face situations of violence or abuse in their personal lives that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (e.g. doctor, lawyer, professional counsellor), a woman who is in an abuse or violent personal or domestic situation may not be subject to discipline without giving full consideration of the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to a standard of good faith on the part of the employer, the union and the affected employees and will not be utilized by ...