Common use of Daily and Weekly Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work for all employees shall average seventy-five hours (exclusive of meal periods) in a pay period. The intent of this clause is as far as possible to provide for a five day work week with two days in seven off duty, and where possible the days off to be consecutive. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice-versa. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. Rest Periods All employees will be allowed two periods per day of fifteen minutes duration without reduction in pay and without increasing the regular working hours, When an employee performs overtime work of at least three hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen minutes duration, Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and nine hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three hours if there are two off between the change over of shifts. Weekends Off In scheduling shifts the Hospital will to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half unless the Hospital, notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. This standard shall not apply where: WORK

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work working day for all employees covered by this Agreement shall average seventyconsist of seven and one-five hours (exclusive half hours, excluding any meal periods which, except under emergency conditions, shall be continuous and uninterrupted for a period or periods of meal periods) in a pay periodnot less than one-half hour each. The work-week for all full-time employees over a two-week cycle shall be an average of thirty seven and one-half hours, with an average of five working days per work-week. It is agreed that the intent of this clause Agreement is to pro- vide, as far as possible to provide possible, work schedules for a full-time employees with five day work week with two work-days in seven each week and ten work-days in each two weeks, with the time off dutyin each week being given, and where possible the days off to be consecutive. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice-versawherever possible, on consecutive days. It is further understood agreed that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason arrangement of the change in work schedules is governed by the efficient operation of the Hospital, and by the decision of the Employer as to the number of normal hours worked staff required to be on duty at any one time. will not be required to work more than eight consecutive days without a day off except in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versaemergency situations. Rest Periods R-est -Periods All employees will be allowed two rest periods per day of fifteen minutes duration without reduction in pay and without increasing the regular working hours. One in each half scheduled shift. The fifteen minutes rest period shall be calculated from the time the employees leave their station of work, until they return to their station of work. Part-time employees shall be entitled to a paid rest period of fifteen minutes for each three and three-quarters hours of work during their shift. When an employee performs overtime work of at least three hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen minutes duration, . Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on in the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three hours if there are two days off between the change over of shifts. Weekends Off In scheduling shifts shifts, the Hospital Employer will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends week- ends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half unless the HospitalEmployer, notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. This standard shall not apply where: WORKSuch weekend work was performed by the employee to satisfy specific days off requested by such employee; or

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular normal work day shall be seven and one-half (7 hours of work for all employees shall average seventy-five hours per shift (exclusive of meal periodstime) and (75) hours in a pay period. The intent of this clause is Such hours shall be worked in accordance with schedules and shifts determined by the Hospital. Days off shall be consecutive as far as possible to provide for a five day work week with two days in seven off duty, and where possible the days off to it can be consecutive. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice-versa. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versareasonably arranged. Rest Periods All employees will be allowed two periods per day fifteen (15) minutes relief in the cafeteria (if open) or in one of fifteen minutes duration the lounge areas one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay pay, and without increasing the regular working hours, . When an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three (3) hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration, . Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer Hospital will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts shifts, and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one (1) day off off, and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the change over of shifts. Weekends Off In scheduling shifts the Hospital will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half unless the Hospital, Hospital notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. This standard such weekend work was performed by the employee to satisfy specific days off requested by such employee; or; such employee has requested weekend work, or was advised at the time of hire or when the job was posted that the regular schedule normally requires continuous weekend work; or such weekend worked as a result of an exchange of shifts with another employee; or the Hospital is unable to comply due to a prohibition against scheduling split days off. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no pyramiding of overtime premiums under the provisions of the Collective Agreement arising out of the foregoing undertakings. The foregoing shall have no application where other scheduling arrangements are provided acceptable to the Employer and the employees affected and approved by the Union. It is understood that normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not apply where: WORKbe affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to pro- vide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. No employee shall be scheduled to work more than six consecutive days. The Hospital may allow an exchange of shifts at the request of two (2) employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost to the Hospital results from such exchange of shifts. Employees shall not be required to change tour of duty more than once during a week. Employees who regularly rotate shall not be scheduled to work a night shift before a scheduled weekend off. The Hospital agrees to allow a five (5) minute period at the end of each seven and one-half (7 hour shift.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work for all employees week shall average seventythirty-five seven and one-half (37 1/21 hours (exclusive of meal periodstimes) for each employee during pay periods or such other hours as may be agreed to by the parties in a pay periodrespect of specific groups of employees. The intent pro- visions of this clause is as far as possible Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not con- stitute a five day guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week with two days or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. An employee shall not be required to work more than seven and one-half 1/21 hours within an eight hour period after commencing work or such other hours as may be agreed to by the parties in seven off duty, and where possible the days off to be consecutiverespect of specific groups of employees. It is understood normal that regular hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time daylight saving time to Standard Time standard time and vice-versaversa and to which the provisions of Article not apply. It is further understood that Employees must report to their respective supervisors in uniform and remain in uniform for the amount full working shift. Each employee shall be allowed thirty minutes for meals on his own time and such thirty minute period shall normally be a continuous uninterrupted period of regular pay for a full normal shift worked time. The Hospital will decide when the meal periods are to be taken by the employees. Employees' work schedules shall not be affected by reason posted two weeks in advance of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versaschedule becoming effective where practicable. Rest Periods All employees Employees will be allowed entitled to two rest periods per day of fifteen fif- teen minutes duration without reduction in pay and without increasing the regular working hours, When an employee performs overtime work of at least three hours duration, the per shift whereby one will be scheduled each full half scheduled shift. The Hospital will schedule a decide when the rest period of fifteen minutes duration, periods are to be taken by the employees. Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer Hospital will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum mini- mum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over changeover of shifts and thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three hours if there are two days off between the change over changeover of shifts. Weekends Off In scheduling shifts shifts, the Hospital will endeavour to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent subse- quent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half unless the Hospital, notwithstanding its best efforts, was unable to meet this standard. This standard shall not apply where: WORKSuch weekend work was performed by the employee to satisfy specified days off requested by such employee; or such employee has requested weekend work, or was advised at the time of hire or when the job was posted that the regular schedule normally continuous weekend work; or such weekend is worked as a result of an exchange of shifts with another employee; or the Hospital is unable to comply to a prohibition against scheduling split days off. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no pyramid- ing of overtime premiums under the provisions of the Collective Agreement arising out of the foregoing undertakings. The foregoing shall have no application where other scheduling arrangements are provided acceptable to the employer and the employees affected and approved by the Union. The Hospital may allow exchange of shifts at the request of two employees provided such change in posted time schedules be submitted in writing by both employees and that the Hospital's approval is obtained in advance and that no overtime premium is paid as a result of such exchange and no additional cost to the Hospital result from such exchange of shifts. ARTICLE PREMIUM PAYMENT

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work period for all employees shall average be seventy-five hours (hours, exclusive of meal periods) in a pay period. The intent normal daily hours shall be seven and one-half exclusive of this clause is as far as possible to provide for a five day work week with two days in seven off duty, and where possible the days off to be consecutivehalf hour unpaid meal period. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice-versavice versa to which the other provisions of the Article dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. Rest Periods All Part-time employees will shall be allowed two periods per day entitled to a paid rest period of fifteen minutes duration without reduction in pay for each three and without increasing the regular working hours, quarter hours of work during their shift. When an employee performs overtime work of at least three hours duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen minutes duration, Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer . Not applicable. The Hospital will to arrange shifts such that there schedule part-time employee for work in accordance with operational requirements and will be a minimum of twenty-three hours between guided by the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and nine hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three hours if there are two off between the change over of shiftsfollowing. Weekends Off In scheduling shifts the Hospital Employees will be available to arrange schedules so as to provide for work a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, shifts in any event, thirty consecutive days; employees will be available to work at least one weekend in three Employees will be available for at least four designated holidays per year, one of which will be Christmas or New Due to the nature of services necessary in a Hospital, employees may be required and scheduled to work on either December and or December and January requests for specific days off are to be submitted in each three week periodwriting at least weeks in advance of posting; requests by employees for change in posted time schedules must be submitted in writing and co-signed by the employee of same classification willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. Where a weekend off It is understood that such requests for changes in posted schedules are subject to approval by the Hospital and shall not granted within a three week period, result in overtime payment to the employees affected. Part-time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends employees shall be paid at those employees who make a written commitment to the rate of time Hospital to be available on a predetermined basis, as required and one-half unless determined by the Hospital, notwithstanding and in respect of whom there is predetermined scheduling. Other employees who do not make a written commitment shall be employed on a relief or replacement basis and are available for call-ins as circumstances demand. Failure to be available as provided for in the above undertaking may result in the employee not being offered further work and the removal of his/her name from the part-time roster. Exchange of Shifts The Hospital may allow an exchange of shifts at the request of two employees provided that its best effortsapproval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost to the Hospital results from such exchange of shifts. It is understood and agreed that absence due to illness certified by a Doctor's certificate, was unable or any approved leave of absence will not be considered as a failure to meet this standardthe commitment given to the Hospital. This standard The Hospital shall not apply where: WORKestablish the on-call list on the basis of the employee's seniority. Committee The Scheduling Committee will consist of equal representatives from management and Union. Terms of reference to be established at the Union-Management Committee meeting.

Daily and Weekly Hours of Work. The regular hours of work week for all employees shall average seventythirty-five seven and one-half (37.5) hours (exclusive of meal periods) in for each employee during periods, although it is understood that this Article shall not be construed to be a pay periodguarantee as to the hours of work per day nor as to the hours of work per week nor as a guarantee of working schedules. The intent normal daily hours of this clause is as far as possible to provide for work shall be seven and one-half (7.5) hours not including a five day work week with two days in seven off duty, and where possible the days off to be consecutiveone-half hour unpaid meal break. It is understood normal hours include those required to accommodate the change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice-versavice versa to which the other provisions of the Articles dealing with Hours of Work and Overtime do not apply. It is further understood that the amount of regular pay for a full normal shift worked shall not be affected by reason of the change in the number of normal hours worked in consequence of such change from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and vice versa. The provisions of this Article are intended only to provide a basis for calculating time worked and shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per shift or per week or for any period whatsoever nor a guarantee of working schedules. Rest Periods All employees will be allowed two periods per day of fifteen minutes duration minute rest periods, one (1) in each full half scheduled shift without reduction in pay and or without 'increasing the regular working hours, When except in cases of where the rest period may be delayed. an employee performs authorized overtime work of at least three hours (3) hours' duration, the Hospital will schedule a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes duration, . Time Off Between Shifts of days In the case of departments where employees are required to rotate on the day, evening and/or night shifts, the Employer will endeavour to arrange shifts such that there will be a minimum of twenty-three (23) hours between the beginning of shifts and change over of shifts and of thirty-nine (39) hours if there is one day off and of sixty-three (63) hours if there are two (2) days off between the change chancre over of shifts. Weekends Off In scheduling The employer may allow an exchange of shifts at the of two employees provided that its approval is obtained in advance and that no additional cost of the employer results from such exchange of shifts. ARTICLE PREMIUM PAYMENT Definition of Time Rate of Pay For purposes or calculating any benefit or money payment under this Agreement to which an employee is entitled, the regular straight time rate is that prescribed in Schedule of this Agreement Overtime (Overtime Premium) Authorized time worked in excess of the normal daily hours or normal hours of the Hospital will to arrange schedules so as to provide for a minimum of eight weekends off in every twenty-four week period, and, in any event, at least one weekend off in each three week period. Where a weekend off is not granted within a three week period, time worked on such third weekend but not subsequent weekends shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half unless (1 times the Hospitalemployee's basic straight time hourly rate for all authorized overtime work in excess of seven and one-half hours in a tour of duty or seventy-five hours in a bi- weekly period, notwithstanding its best effortsit being understood, however, that no overtime will be paid where the time worked was unable a result of an exchange of shifts between employees. It is understood and acknowledged that the Hospital has the right to meet require employees to perform reasonable authorized overtime work. Call back shall not be considered as hours worked for the purpose of this standardArticle. This standard Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be-duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium work overtime will not be required to take time off in regular hours to make up for overtime worked. Pay Employees who report for any scheduled shift will be guaranteed at least four (4) of work, or if no work is available will be paid at least four (4) hours except when not available due to conditions beyond the control of the hospital. The Reporting Allowance outlined herein shall not apply where: WORKwhenever an employee has received not less than one (1) hour's prior notice not to report for work Standby An employee who is required to remain available for duty on standby, outside the normal working hours for that particular employee, shall receive standby pay in the amount of per hour for all hours on standby. Standby pay shall, however, cease where an employee is called to work, and works during the period of standby. effective April effective April Call Back Where employees are called back to work after having completed a regular shift and prior to the commencement of their next regular shift they shall receive a minimum of four hours of work or four (4) hours pay at the rate of time and one-half regular hourly earnings. Where call back is immediately prior to the commencement of their regular shift, the call back pay will only apply to the point of commencement of a regular shift at the rate of time and one-half after which they shall revert back to the regular shift. Call back pay shall cover all calls within the four (4) hour period provided for under (a). If a second call takes place after four (4) hours have elapsed from the time of the first call, it shall be subject to a second call back premium, but in no case shall an employee collect two call back premiums within one such four (4) hour period, and to the extent that call back and extends into the hours of his shift.