Common use of Alternative Work Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Alternative Work Arrangements. 15.8.1 The parties recognize the intent of alternate work arrangements is to improve work life balance for employees. Alternative work arrangements may also be of benefit to the Authority. Although a variety of arrangements are available, an employee will not be obliged to accept such an arrangement. 15.8.2 Requests for alternative work arrangements can be initiated in writing by either the employee or by the Authority. An employee’s request for an alternate work arrangement will receive serious consideraton by the Authority. Final approval of an alternative work arrangement is subject to operational requirements and is at the Authority’s discretion. An employee whose request is denied will receive the reason for the denial in writing. Employees may only participate in one alternative work arrangement program at a time. 15.8.3 All details of an alternate work arrangement will be committed to in writing and signed by the employee and the Authority prior to the commencement of the alternative work arrangement. Cancellation of an alternative work arrangement may occur with a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice from either the employer or the employee except where otherwise specified in this Article. Cancellation of such arrangements will be subject to operational requirements. However, serious consideration will be given to maintaining the alternative work arrangement prior to notice of cancellation being provided. The Union shall be notified in writing of all alternative work arrangements and any cancellation of such arrangements. 15.8.4 It is understood that any alternative work arrangement agreed to by an employee and the Authority will only be applicable to the employee’s assignment at the time the arrangement is approved. It is also understood that any alternate work arrangement will not result in the Authority incurring extra cost or penalties. It is further understood that there shall be no pyramiding of any premiums or benefits to any employee under an alternative work arrangement. 15.8.5 All provisions of the Collective Agreement apply to employees with alternative work arrangements except where otherwise set out in this Article. The employer may backfill on a temporary basis any work created as a result of agreeing to any of the alternate work arrangements.

Alternative Work Arrangements. 15.8.1 The parties recognize the intent of alternate work arrangements is to improve work life balance for employees. Alternative work arrangements may also be of benefit to the Authority. Although a variety of arrangements are available, an employee will not be obliged to accept such an arrangement. 15.8.2 Requests for alternative work arrangements can be initiated in writing by either the employee or by the Authority. An employee’s request for an alternate work arrangement will receive serious consideraton consideration by the Authority. Final approval of an alternative work arrangement is subject to operational requirements and is at the Authority’s discretion. An employee whose request is denied will receive the reason for the denial in writing. Employees may only participate in one alternative work arrangement program at a time. 15.8.3 All details of an alternate work arrangement will be committed to in writing and signed by the employee and the Authority prior to the commencement of the alternative work arrangement. Cancellation of an alternative work arrangement may occur with a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice from either the employer or the employee except where otherwise specified in this Article. Cancellation of such arrangements will be subject to operational requirements. However, serious consideration will be given to maintaining the alternative work arrangement prior to notice of cancellation being provided. The Union shall be notified in writing of all alternative work arrangements and any cancellation of such arrangements. 15.8.4 It is understood that any alternative work arrangement agreed to by an employee and the Authority will only be applicable to the employee’s assignment at the time the arrangement is approved. It is also understood that any alternate work arrangement will not result in the Authority incurring extra cost or penalties. It is further understood that there shall be no pyramiding of any premiums or benefits to any employee under an alternative work arrangement. 15.8.5 All provisions of the Collective Agreement apply to employees with alternative work arrangements except where otherwise set out in this Article. The employer may backfill on a temporary basis any work created as a result of agreeing to any of the alternate work arrangements.