A ASSIGNED TIME OFF Clause Samples
The "Assigned Time Off" clause establishes the rules and procedures for granting employees designated periods away from work. Typically, this clause outlines how much time off is allotted, the process for requesting and approving such time, and any restrictions or blackout periods. For example, it may specify that employees receive a set number of paid days off per year, which must be scheduled in advance and approved by management. The core function of this clause is to ensure both employees and employers have clear expectations regarding time away from work, thereby supporting workforce planning and employee well-being.
A ASSIGNED TIME OFF. 164. This assigned time off procedure does not apply to Holidays. 37 37 See Paragraph 368 164A. In the event there is more staff scheduled for a shift than are required to meet the workload, it may be necessary to reduce the number of employees scheduled for that shift. When all overtime and over appointment hours have been canceled in accordance with Paragraph 157, then the following procedure shall be used to make an adjustment.38
1) Supervisory employees will be released from direct patient care.
2) CSR/ACNRP temporary employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for reassignment.
3) Unit-based temporary employees will be released.
4) Employees who have responsibilities that are non-direct will be released from direct patient care if they have work to accomplish.
5) CSR/ACNRP regular employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for Reassignment.39
6) Per Diem employees will be released.40
7) Volunteer floats from other units will be released.
8) Multi-unit (Dual unit) staff are offered the ability to float.
9) Staff who are designated to float pursuant to MOU: Variable Staffing will be released to their designated float unit in the event that their home unit is overstaffed, unless staff on the designated float unit would be negatively impacted.
10) Staff who have committed to being a voluntary float (float list) will be released to float in the event that their home unit is overstaffed, unless staff on the designated float unit would be negatively impacted. Float commitment is required for the voluntary floats for a minimum of one, 4- week scheduling period. When more than 1 person on a unit has committed to float the person who floats will be:
1. Employees who need to meet their appointment fraction;
2. Volunteers;
3. Fewest number of float occurrences logged per one, 4-week scheduling period.
4. If all else is equal then seniority, highest to lowest, will be the factor used to determine who will float.
A ASSIGNED TIME OFF. 164A. In the event there is more staff scheduled for a shift than are required to meet the workload, it may be necessary to reduce the number of employees scheduled for that shift. When all overtime and over appointment hours have been canceled in accordance with Paragraph 157, then the following procedure shall be used to make an adjustment53.
1) Supervisory employees will be released from direct patient care.
2) CSR/ACNRP temporary employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for reassignment.
3) Employees who have responsibilities that are non-direct will be released from direct patient care if they have work to accomplish.
4) CSR/ACNRP regular employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for reassignment54.
5) Per Diem employees will be released55.
6) Volunteer floats from other units will be released.
A ASSIGNED TIME OFF. 164. This assigned time off procedure does not apply to Holidays. 31
A ASSIGNED TIME OFF. 164A. In the event there is more staff scheduled for a shift than are required to meet the workload, it may be necessary to reduce the number of employees scheduled for that shift. When all overtime and over appointment hours have been canceled in accordance with Paragraph 157, then the following procedure shall be used to make an adjustment9.
1) Supervisory employees will be released from direct patient care.
2) CSR/ACNRP temporary employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for reassignment.
3) Unit-based temporary employees will be released.
4) Employees who have responsibilities that are non-direct will be released from direct patient care if they have work to accomplish.
5) CSR/ACNRP regular employees will be released back to CSR/ACNRP for reassignment10.
6) Per Diem employees will be released11.
7) Volunteer floats from other units will be released.
8) Staff who are designated to float pursuant to MOU: Variable Staffing will be released to their designated float unit in the event that their home unit is overstaffed, unless staff on the designated float unit would be negatively impacted.
A ASSIGNED TIME OFF. 164A. In the event there is more staff scheduled for a shift than are required to meet the workload, it may be necessary to reduce the number of employees scheduled for that shift. When all overtime and over appointment hours have been cancelled in accordance with Paragraph 157, then the following procedure shall be used to make an adjustment.
1) CSR regular employees will be released back to CSR for reassignment50.
2) Unit-based temporary employees will be released51.
3) Volunteer floats from other units will be released.