Common use of Definition of Temporary/Casual Clause in Contracts

Definition of Temporary/Casual. A temporary or casual employee is one who is hired for a period of up to four (4) months (measured as 560 hours in a rolling year) and is so informed at the time of hire. This may include an employee hired for summer work, or for a special project, or to replace an employee on leave or vacation. The said four (4) month period may be extended up to an additional two (2) months, or, in the case of a leave of absence, for the length of the leave of the employee being replaced, with the consent of the Union, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, such employee shall become a member of the Union after expiration of the initial four (4) month period. If a temporary employee becomes permanent, his/her temporary employment is in lieu of his/her probationary period, provided that his/her job classification remains unchanged. Upon becoming a permanent employee, his/her bargaining unit seniority shall be retroactive to the last date of hire. In such cases, the immediate previous period of temporary employment shall be credited to benefits under this Agreement; it being understood, however, that such period shall not result in any retroactive coverage or in any retroactive contribution to any benefit plan.

Definition of Temporary/Casual. A temporary or casual employee is one who is hired for a period of up to four (4) months (measured as 560 hours in a rolling year) and is so informed at the time of hire. This may include an employee hired for summer work, or for a special project, or to replace an employee on leave or vacation. The said four (4) month period may be extended up to an additional two (2) months, or, in the case of a leave of absence, for the length of the leave of the employee being replaced, with the consent of the Union, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, such employee shall become a member of the Union after expiration of the initial four (4) month period. If a temporary employee becomes permanent, his/her temporary employment is in lieu of his/her probationary period, provided that his/her job classification remains unchanged. Upon becoming a permanent employee, his/her bargaining unit seniority shall be retroactive to the last date of hire. In such cases, the immediate previous period of temporary employment shall be credited to benefits under this Agreement; it being understood, however, that such period shall not result in any retroactive coverage or in any retroactive contribution to any benefit plan. See Exhibit D for applicable process in the event that a temporary or casual employee as defined in this provision exceeds four months or the length of leave being covered.