Accrual and Loss of Seniority. (a) Seniority shall accrue on the basis of straight-time hours paid. When determining what hours are counted as paid hours, the following shall apply: (1) any time off paid for by the Employer; (2) maternity and adoption leave as per Article 20; (3) time off as the result of any injury or illness, which may be paid by STIIP or WCB shall be counted as time worked; (4) time off as per Article 19 (e.g. unpaid leave, Union business to a maximum of 30 calendar days per calendar year. (b) An employee shall lose his/her seniority and shall be deemed to have terminated his/her employment in the event that: (1) he/she is discharged for just cause; (2) he/she voluntarily terminates his/her employment; (3) he/she is on layoff for more than one (1) year; (4) he/she abandons his/her position in accordance with Clause 10.7; (5) he/she is on layoff and fails to report when recalled for work of an ongoing nature within seven (7) calendar days after being notified of recall by registered mail from the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
