The Public Service Act Clause Samples
The Public Service Act clause establishes the legal framework governing the employment, conduct, and management of public service employees within a government or public sector entity. It typically outlines the rights and responsibilities of public servants, sets standards for recruitment, promotion, and discipline, and may include provisions for ethical behavior and accountability. By providing clear rules and procedures, this clause ensures the effective and fair administration of the public service, promoting transparency and integrity in government operations.
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The Public Service Act makes provisions for lay-off. Beyond these provisions, the Employer and the Union recognize the necessity and the justice of the application of the merit principle in determining lay-off. It is agreed that where two (2) employees of equal merit face lay-off, length of service will be the deciding factor. In order to minimize the adverse effects of Lay-off, the Employer will provide retraining when practical, education assistance where feasible and consideration for current and future vacant positions before the position is advertised for a period of one year from lay off. The following section of the Public Service Act is quoted for information purposes: SECTION 27 Laying Off Employees
1. Where the duties of a position held by an employee are no longer required to be performed, the Minister may lay-off the employee in accordance with the regulations. Cessation of Employment
2. An employee ceases to be an employee when the employee is laid-off under subsection (1). New Appointment
3. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the Minister may, without competition, appoint a lay-off to any position in the public service to which he or she is qualified.
The Public Service Act makes provisions for lay-off. Beyond these provisions, the Employer and the Union recognize the necessity and the justice of the application of the merit principle in determining lay-off. It is agreed that where two (2) employees of equal merit face lay-off, length of service will be the deciding factor. In order to minimize the adverse effects of Lay-off, the Employer will provide retraining when practical, education assistance where feasible and consideration for current and future vacant positions before the position is advertised for a period of one year from lay off.
The Public Service Act makes provisions for lay-off. Beyond these provisions, the Employer and the Union recognize the necessity and the justice of the application of the merit principle in determining lay-off. It is agreed that where two (2) employees of equal merit face lay-off, length of service will be the deciding factor. In order to minimize the adverse effects of Lay-off, the Employer will provide retraining when practicable. The following section of the Public Service Act is quoted for information purposes: SECTION 27 Laying Off Employees
1. Where the duties of a position held by an employee are no longer required to be performed, the Minister may lay-off the employee in accordance with the regulations. Cessation of Employment
2. An employee ceases to be an employee when the employee is laid-off under subsection (1). New Appointment
3. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the Minister may, without competition, appoint a lay-off to any position in the public service to which he or she is qualified.