Common use of ANNUAL VACATIONS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Clause in Contracts

ANNUAL VACATIONS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. Definition 19.1 For the purposes of this Article one (1) week of vacation is equivalent to one (1) tour of duty, and an employee’s vacation period shall commence on the first scheduled work day of a regular scheduled tour of duty. Entitlement – Permanent Employees 19.2 Effective as of January 1, 1992 and yearly thereafter, all permanent employees shall be entitled to receive the following annual vacations with full pay each year. 19.3 Three (3) weeks of vacation after one (1) year of continuous service, and yearly thereafter. 19.4 Four (4) weeks of vacation in the calendar year in which he/she completes his/her fifth (5th) year of service, and yearly thereafter. 19.5 Five weeks of vacation in the calendar year in which he/she completes his/her thirteenth (13th) year of service, and yearly thereafter. 19.6 Six (6) weeks of vacation in the calendar year in which he/she completes his/her twenty-first (21st) year of service and yearly thereafter. 19.7 In any calendar year an employee must work for three (3) weeks or two (2) tours of duty, whichever is less, in order to accumulate vacation credits. 19.8 Following any instance of absence from work for a period exceeding one (1) year, accumulation of credits will cease. Upon return to work, accumulation of credits will be prorated in accordance with the actual time worked. Entitlement Where Service is Less than One (1) Year 19.9 Effective December 24, 1995 employees who are not permanent employees or those who work for less than one (1) full year, prior to January 31st, shall receive annual vacation with pay prorated in accordance with the number of weeks worked which would provide for three (3) weeks of annual vacation after fifty-two (52) weeks of service. The calculations shall be to the closest full day.