Common use of Alternative Work Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Alternative Work Arrangements. 21.01 The parties recognize and agree that the intent of alternative work arrangements (AWA) is to improve work-life balance for employees. Such arrangements may also be of benefit to the Employer. 21.02 By way of example but without limitation, alternative work arrangements may include job sharing, a compressed or reduced work week, or work at home. 21.03 The CMGEU must be notified in writing of all alternative work arrangements, as well as any cancellation of such agreements. Members of the bargaining unit are entitled to union representation when requesting or negotiating an alternative work arrangement. 21.04 Requests for alternative work arrangements may be initiated, in writing, by either the employee or the Employer. The Employer will study all requests and make best efforts to accommodate the employee's request, subject to legitimate operational requirements. An employee's request will not be unreasonably denied. 21.05 All details of an agreed-upon alternative work arrangement will be committed to in writing, and signed by the employee and the Employer prior to commencement of the alternative work arrangement. 21.06 The minimum duration of an AWA agreement is six (6) months; longer agreements will be reviewed on at least an annual basis. Either the Employer or the employee may cancel an agreement at any time with a minimum of sixty (60) days notice. 21.07 Where a vacancy is created as a result of the implementation of an AWA agreement, such vacancy will be filled as per the provisions of Article 4 -

Alternative Work Arrangements. 21.01 The parties recognize and agree that the intent of alternative work arrangements (AWA) is to improve work-life balance for employees. Such arrangements may also be of benefit to the Employer. 21.02 By way of example but without limitation, alternative work arrangements may include job sharing, a compressed or reduced work week, or work at home. 21.03 The CMGEU Union must be notified in writing of all alternative work arrangements, as well as any cancellation of such agreements. Members of the bargaining unit are entitled to union representation when requesting or negotiating an alternative work arrangement. 21.04 Requests for alternative work arrangements may be initiated, in writing, by either the employee or the Employer. The Employer will study all requests and make best efforts to accommodate the employee's request, subject to legitimate operational requirements. An employee's request will not be unreasonably denied. 21.05 All details of an agreed-upon alternative work arrangement will be committed to in writing, writing and signed by the employee and the Employer prior to commencement of the alternative work arrangement. 21.06 The minimum duration of an AWA agreement is six (6) months; longer agreements will be reviewed on at least an annual basis. Either the Employer or the employee may cancel an agreement at any time with a minimum of sixty (60) days notice. 21.07 Where a vacancy is created as a result of the implementation of an AWA agreement, such vacancy will be filled as per the provisions of Article 4 -