Common use of DEFINITIONS OF POSITIONS Clause in Contracts

DEFINITIONS OF POSITIONS. For purposes of calculating seniority and rights of access to employee benefits, employees who are employed for ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, or more, and have successfully completed the probationary period, shall have calculations for seniority retroactive to the first day of work following their hire. Permanent Contract of Employment A contract for a permanent position Temporary Contract of Employment A contract for a pre-determined period of time of not more than one (1) year to provide service for Employer approved leaves, transient students, and temporary funding. The leave and temporary contract to cover the leave may be extended at the discretion of the Employer upon consultation with the union. Term contract of Employment A contract for a pre-determined period of time of more than one (1) year but not more than twenty-four months (24) months for a position vacant due to an employee on an Employer approved leave (ex. maternity/parental leave, long-term disability or Worker’s Compensation). Substitute Employees Substitute employees shall be those persons engaged to perform work on a call-in basis or in an emergent situation which does not require a posting. Substitute employees are not entitled to any benefits within this agreement other than salary rate.