Common use of Discretionary Days Clause in Contracts

Discretionary Days. The Employer recognizes the need for employees to balance obligation inside and outside the workplace. The use of Discretionary Days is designed to promote a healthy workforce by helping employees manage family, community, religious and social commitments outside the workplace. (a) An employee who has completed three (3) months of employment is allowed up to four (4) Discretionary Days per calendar year, to be used for personal or family obligations or religious holidays. The number of days available will be prorated based on normal working hours for part-time staff. (b) Discretionary Days up to the limits outlined in Article 18.08 (a) are paid at one hundred percent (100%) of salary. (c) Discretionary Days are not authorized or approved when they occur during the same time period as vacations, maternity or parental leaves or any other leave, paid or unpaid, which has already been scheduled. (d) Any personal, or family-related absence beyond the limits established in Article 18.08 (a), will not be paid, unless the Manager approves the use of vacation or lieu time. (e) An employee who wishes to use a Discretionary Day for reasons other than family illnesses or emergencies must advise their Supervisor at least five (f) Employees will not be permitted to use Discretionary Days other than for family illnesses or emergencies or religious holidays when operational requirements will be compromised. Employees are encouraged to give as much notice as possible for religious holidays.

Discretionary Days. The Employer recognizes the need for employees to balance obligation inside and outside the workplace. The use of Discretionary Days is designed to promote a healthy workforce by helping employees manage family, community, religious and social commitments outside the workplace. (a) An employee who has completed three (3) months of employment is allowed up to four (4) Discretionary Days per calendar year, to be used for personal or family obligations or religious holidays. The number of days available will be prorated based on normal working hours for part-time staff. (b) Discretionary Days up to the limits outlined in Article 18.08 (a) are paid at one hundred percent (100%) of salary. (c) Discretionary Days are not authorized or approved when they occur during the same time period as vacations, maternity or parental leaves or any other leave, paid or unpaid, which has already been scheduled. (d) Any personal, or family-related absence beyond the limits established in Article 18.08 (a), will not be paid, unless the Manager approves the use of vacation or lieu time. (e) An employee who wishes to use a Discretionary Day for reasons other than family illnesses or emergencies must advise their Supervisor at least fivefive (5) days in advance. (f) Employees will not be permitted to use Discretionary Days other than for family illnesses or emergencies or religious holidays when operational requirements will be compromised. Employees are encouraged to give as much notice as possible for religious holidays.