Common use of Effect of Absence Clause in Contracts

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. 16.01 It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) 16.02 During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of vacation, salary increment, vacation, sick leave, leave or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective this Agreement or elsewhere, elsewhere shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar dayssuspended, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis basis, and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that: a. Service will accrue and the Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums when an employee is on pregnancy or parental leave, unless the employee gives the Employer written notice that she does not intend to pay her share of the Hospital in accordance with premiums; b. Service will accrue and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits; c. An employee on authorized leave of absence due to illness or accident shall continue to be eligible for the Welfare Plan for up to twelve (12) months with the premiums paid by the Employer. (c) 16.03 It is further understood that and agreed that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended after thirty (30) continuous calendar days and not further accrue during the period of absence. . 16.04 Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during pregnancy and parental leave, and for a period of one (1) year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (ai) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacationvacation leave, sick leave, leave or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous calendar days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (dii) Part-time employees Notwithstanding Article 12.05 (a) (i), service and seniority shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For Parental leave seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the pregnancy leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave), unless the employee does not intend to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenpay her contributions.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. 16.01 It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) 16.02 During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of vacation, salary increment, vacation, sick leave, leave or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective this Agreement or elsewhere, elsewhere shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar dayssuspended, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis basis, and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that: a. Service will accrue and the Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums when an employee is on pregnancy or parental leave, unless the employee gives the Employer written notice that she does not intend to pay her share of the Hospital in accordance with premiums; b. Service will accrue and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits, unless the employee gives the Employer written notice that she does not intend to pay her share of the premiums; c. An employee on authorized leave of absence due to illness or accident shall continue to be eligible for the Welfare Plan for up to twelve (12) months with the Employer continuing to pay its share of the premiums, unless the employee gives the Employer written notice that she does not intend to pay her share of the premiums. (c) 16.03 It is further understood that and agreed that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended after thirty (30) continuous calendar days and not further accrue during the period of absence. . 16.04 Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during pregnancy and parental leave, and for a period of one (1) year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits. Part-time (d) PartNotwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during disability as per the Human Rights Code. For part-time employees shall accrue service employees, seniority will be calculated in the same manner as is calculated for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenmaternity/paternity and parental leave.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time‌ Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is they are participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits*. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits.* (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits. Part-time *, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on including the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenEmployment Insurance Period).

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (ai) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalCAMH, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with CAMH to prepay the Hospital full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which she is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share period of the premiums for up leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous days to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsensure continuing coverage. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits. (ii) Notwithstanding Article (a) (i), service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service pregnancy leave, and for a period maximum of fifteen thirty- five (1535) weeks if absent an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting parental leave. In addition CAMH will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in WCB benefits which the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks from the basis commencement of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenleave while the employee is on parental leave, unless the employee indicates that she does not intend to pay her contributions.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, OPTIONS,both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, leave or any other benefits under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity leave and for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks while on parental leave for a birth mother and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken maternity leave. Service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity leave and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks while an employee is on parental leave for a birth mother, and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken a maternity leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue in accordance with the Employment Standards Act during maternity and parental leave, or for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is if due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , for a period of fifteen twenty-four (1524) weeks months if absent an employee’s unpaid absence is due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenan illness.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) PartEffectiveJune part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s 's normal regular hours of work would have been. where a permanent vacancy in a within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7)day period referred to herein. The shall stipulate the qualifications, classifications, rate of pay, department and and a copy shall be provided to the Chief Xxxxxxx. created by the filling of an initial vacancy will be posted for a of (3) calendar days, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in within the three (3)day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7)calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit referred to in this employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be selected in accordance with the criteria for selection above, to considering persons who are not members of, bargaining units at the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty (30)days, during which the Hospital will if the employee can satisfactorily the job. this period the employee may return, or be returned by the to the position occupied, without xxxx of The vacancy the posting may be filled on a temporary basis the trial period is A ofvacancies filled in the preceding month under this and the names of the successful applicants will be posted. with a copy provided to the union. Ifa transfer is requested by the employee. the employee shall not be eligible for transfer during six (6) month period following the date of the last transfer except by mutual agreement.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue if for a period of eighteen months an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service benefits or benefits or for a period of fifteen one (151) weeks year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The Hospital will maintain a disability resulting seniority list showing the names and Social Insurance Number and the date each employee's seniority commenced. Such seniority list will be brought up to date every six (6) months, and a copy shall be posted for the information of employees and a copy will be furnished to the Union. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in WCB benefits on the basis planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of what such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of lay-off being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the employee’s bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal regular working hours. Representatives attending such meetings during their regularly-scheduled hours of work would have beenshall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the Committee with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any re- organization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-timeUnless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In , in addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, absence except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) to a maximum period of thirty (30) months for the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if of an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. or LTD benefits. (c) It is further understood that that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off of layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits. Part-time, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period). (d) Part-Seniority for part time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent the absences due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, or illness or injury in excess of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. The rate of accumulation will be based on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular weekly hours of work would have beenpaid over the preceding qualifying twenty-six (26) weeks. A qualifying week is a week where the employee is not absent due to vacation, pregnancy/parental leave, WSIB, or illness or injury that exceed thirty (30) consecutive calendar days.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, The Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by the Employer Insurance. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by the Employer Insurance. (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During . an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsbenefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. PartThe Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-time (d) offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for all employees within the bargaining unit, within a reasonable time following the completion of this Agreement. The Employer further agrees to and amend the said seniority list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee is permanently transferred from one department to another, he shall, following the completion of the probationary period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with his regular seniority standing. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s 's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (ai) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (dii) Part-time employees Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (a) (i), seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting in WCB benefits period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. No employee Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall suffer any loss be deemed to refer to length of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by employment subject to the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalHome, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceleave of absence not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of one year if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. PartThe Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Compensation if the employee continues their contribution towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, to pay the aforesaid benefits while on Workers' Compensation shall continue for up to twenty-time four (d24) Part-time employees months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall accrue service for be considered a period leave with pay. The Employer shall supply the Union with a seniority list in January and July of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beeneach year indicating each job classification and seniority date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer Where any loss leave of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis following shall apply: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding): (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee’s , with the exception of LTD, provided that she/he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Where benefit coverage has ceased, benefit coverage will resume from the first of the month following the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. Note: Effective the date of ratification of this Collective Agreement, no employee on leave at that date will be disadvantaged by the amendment to this clause. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for by the period of time in excess of the thirty (30) continuous calendar days, and the new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the collective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums premium for up the Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act. It is understood that the obligation of the employer to twelve (12) months pay its share of the Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in receipt which payment is due. (h) In cases of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provisionabsences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a period cheque to the Employer covering her portion of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsabide by the Human Rights Code. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent If an employee's absence without pay from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for she will not accumulate service for purposes of salary incrementseniority, vacation, vacation entitlement and sick leave, or any other leave benefit for the period of absence. In addition the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended to which she is participating for the period of the absence. In the case of an unpaid approved absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, an employee may arrange with the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and Hospital to prepay the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, full premium of the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absenceleave to ensure coverage. All part time employees will acquire seniority on completion of a probationary period of hours worked, except that or six (6) calendar months, whichever occurs first. Where the Hospital in accordance with Hospital, the Workplace Safety Union and Insurance Actthe employee so agree, will continue to pay its share the probationary period may be extended for an additional hours worked. The discharge of the premiums probationary employee shall be deemed for just cause. Seniority lists will for all part time employees showing the number of tours worked. An up to twelve (12) months while an employee is date seniority list will be provided to the Union and copies posted in receipt January and July of Workers’ Compensation Board benefitseach year. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off Seniority shall be suspended based on the number of tours worked. Seniority lists and not accrue during the period of absencelayoff and recall rights for full-time employees shall be separate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s 's normal regular hours of work would have been. No employee shall be transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit without her consent. If an employee is transferred to a temporary position outside of the bargaining unit, she shall retain her seniority acquired at the date of leaving the unit, and shall continue to accumulate seniority for a period up to a maximum of one year for the time spent outside the bargaining unit. Temporary assignments outside the bargaining unit shall be for a maximum of one (1)year.

Effect of Absence. No employee Whenever the terms seniority and service are used in this Collective Agreement, they shall suffer any loss be deemed to refer to length of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-timecontinuous employment, except where otherwise stipulated, subject to the following conditions: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. a. It is understood that during an and approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalHome, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) b. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar daysdays other than an absence under the Employment Standards Act, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for suspended. Upon the period of employees return to active duty the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date shall be appropriately adjusted accordinglyand wage, vacation and sick leave progression shall resume in accordance with the amended service date. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absenceabsence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days. An eligible employee may continue these benefits, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Actat his/her own expense, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve twenty-four (1224) months while an by providing post – dated cheques covering the Employer and employee is premiums for each month of absence. If the employee fails to make the required payment in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsa timely manner, benefits will be terminated. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due The employee will be notified prior to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsbenefits being terminated. (c) c. It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceleave of absence not paid by the Employer, save an except for leaves under the Employment Standards Act, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due WSIB benefits subject to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenany provincial minimum statutory standard.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen 8) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , or for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Where a disability resulting permanent vacancy occurs in WCB benefits a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7) day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three (3)consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three (3) day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty (30)days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is completed. A list of what vacancies filled in the employee’s preceding month under this article and the names of the successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. Each posting will contain the Department, job title, involved and rate of pay. Applicants may apply in writing to the Personnel Office. Where there are no successful applicants, an employee may be hired from outside the bargaining unit. The Employer shall have the right to fill any job opening on a temporary basis. For clarification it is understood that both full-time and part-time employees may apply for vacancies in either bargaining unit and appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal regular hours requirements of work would have beenthe job regardless of the bargaining unit from which the individual comes.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (Article (a) Length applies to full-time employees only; Note’ provides that the accrual of Service will seniority and on pregnancy and parental leave also applies to part- time employees; Note provides that this clause (including the notes) must be interpreted by in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act). If an employee’s absence without pay from the Hospital as years including absences under Article Leaves of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalAbsence, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for days the employee will not accumulate seniority or service for any purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis days unless otherwise provided and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue entitled to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue participate during the period of absence. In the case of unpaid approved leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days an employee may arrange with the Hospital to repay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days to ensure continuing coverage. In circumstances where a full-time employee is on an unpaid leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days and voluntarily works occasional during the leave period, the employee shall be deemed to have continued on unpaid leave. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsbenefits or benefits (including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). Part-time In Collective Agreement Expiring March addition, the Hospital shall continue to contribute its share of premiums for those subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to months while an employee is in receipt of benefits or benefits (d) Part-time including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). Notwithstandingthis provision, seniority and service will accrue and the Hospital will continue to pay the premiums for benefit plans for employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks if absent due while an employee is on pregnancy leave under Article and for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks while an employee is on parental leave under Article Seniority and service will accrue for an adoptive parent or a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis natural father for a period of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.up to fifty-two

Effect of Absence. No employee Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall suffer any loss be deemed to refer to length of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-timeemployment subject to the following conditions: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalHome, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceleave of absence not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of (24) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. PartThe Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contribution towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, to pay the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-time four (d24) Partmonths following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked sixty-time five (65) working days. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay off of a probationary employee shall be at the sole discretion on a rational basis of the Employer. The seniority of an employee, who has completed the pro- bationary period, shall date sixty-five (65) working days prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfer, staff reductions and rehiring. In cases of promotions, demotions or permanent transfers of employees, the qualifications, experience and ability of the employees shall accrue service for be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. Any question having to do with the observance or non- observance of seniority may be the subject of a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on grievance and dealt with under the basis of what grievance procedure including the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenarbitration provisions.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial 'seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave.. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-lay- off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue if maternity or adoption leave. or for a period of eighteen months an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , or for a period of fifteen one (151) weeks year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits an illness. Seniority Lists Seniority lists of bargaining unit employees shall be posted on the basis bulletin board within thirty (30) calendar days of what the signing of the Agreement and thereafter. Copies of the seniority. list will be supplied to the Union. Upon posting, employees have thirty (30) calendar days in which to file complaints against their seniority standing and if no complaints are filed, it is deemed that the seniority list as posted is correct. The seniority list shall show the unused portion of the employee’s normal regular hours “sick leave bank” established November upon conversion to the Hospitals of work would have been.Ontario

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsbenefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. PartThe Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-time (d) offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for all employees within the bargaining unit, within a reasonable time following the completion of this Agreement. The Employer further agrees to revise and amend the said seniority list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee is permanently transferred from one department to another, he shall, following the completion of the probationary period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with his regular seniority standing. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s 's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No An employee shall suffer continueto accumulate seniority for any loss approved leave of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB absence with pay, for maternity or sick adoption leave, educational leave, and for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Full-time (a) Length Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years leave of unbroken service with absence without pay. If the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid leave of absence does not exceeding exceed thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous 30)continuous calendar days, credit for the Hospitalwill continue to make contributiontowards employee in which the employee is participating, and the employee’s seniority continue to accumulate. Ifthe unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacation, and sick leave, or any other leave benefits under any provisions for which the employee is for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence in which excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, such cases the employee will become responsible for full payment may arrange with the Hospital to the premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absencesuch leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid leave, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsbenefits will be consideredto be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the conditions indicated above. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if In cases where an employee’s absence is due qualifies as either maternity, adoption, or parental leave, creditsfor service for the purposesof vacation, sick leave, seniority, salary increments and any other under any provisions of the agreement or otherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Partpart-time employees employee, such shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits accumulate on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.been had she not been on such leave. The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the and/or percentage-in- lieu provided under the collective agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commission as part ofthe SUB plan. Seniority rights and an employment shall be deemed to have been terminated

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Effective September 29, 2002, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , or for a period of fifteen one (151) weeks year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Effective September 29, 2002, seniority shall accrue for a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis period of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.thirty

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is they are participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits*. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits.* (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits*, or a disability in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time(Full Time Employees and Regular Part Time Employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or An employee shall continue to accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence paid by the Hospitalwith pay and for pregnancy, both seniority and service will accrueparental or adoption leave, educational leave. (b) During an An employee shall continue to accumulate seniority for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. (c) If the unpaid leave of absence exceeding does not exceed thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for the Hospital will continue to make contribution towards subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating, and the employee's seniority will continue to accumulate. (d) If the unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacationand sick leave benefits for which the employee is participating, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence which is in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, such cases the employee will become responsible for may arrange with the Hospital to pre-pay the full payment premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue such leave to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve ensure continuous coverage. (12e) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service Service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits. This provision shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Human Rights Code. (f) Employees on unpaid sick leave, layoff or receiving Workplace Insurance Benefits will be considered to be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the conditions indicated above. It is understood however, that seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of disability covered by Employment Insurance. (cg) It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceIn cases where an employee's absence qualifies as either pregnancy, credit adoption or parental leave, credits for seniority service for the purposes of promotionvacation, demotionsick leave, transfer seniority, salary increments and any other benefit under any provisions of the collective agreement or lay-off otherwise shall be suspended and not accrue during continue to accumulate throughout the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeleave. (dh) PartIn the case of a part-time employees employee, such service shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits accumulate on the basis of what the employee’s normal 's regular hours of work would have beenbeen had they not been on such leave. (i) The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the benefits provided under the collective agreement during the period of such leave to a maximum of thirty-five (35) weeks in total. (j) Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, seniority for part-time employees shall accumulate on the basis of hours worked except in case of Workplace Insurance Safety Act, disability, and education leave. In such cases, seniority shall accumulate on the basis of what the employee's regular hours of work would have been had they not been on such leave.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-timeUnless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, absence except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employer will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB or LTD benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service Such payment shall accrue for a period of fifteen also continue while an employee is on sick leave (15including the Employment Insurance Period) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsmaximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave or for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. W.S.I.B. or LTD benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , or for a period of fifteen one (151) weeks year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an adoption leave or an illness. (a) The Union acknowledges that in the circumstances of promotions and transfers, the Employer's considered judgement as to the efficiency and suitability of an employee for any particular task must be accepted, and the function of the Union in dealing with complaints or grievances arising out of this clause will generally consist of ascertaining that all relevant facts and circumstances have been adequately considered by the Employer. With this understanding seniority will apply to promotions, demotions, transfers and to reduction of staff, provided that with respect to demotions and staff reductions the Employer shall also take into consideration the relative efficiency, merit and ability of the employees concerned in order that an efficient staff of employees may be maintained. (b) Any complaint or grievance having to do with the observance or non- observance of seniority rules may, be submitted to arbitration if the parties cannot mutually agree upon a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beensettlement.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid leave of absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which she is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits. (b) Notwithstanding Article 13.08 (a), service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks pregnancy leave, and if absent an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting parental leave, for a maximum period of thirty-five (35) weeks, in WCB case of an employee who has taken pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks in all other cases. In addition, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits on in which the basis of what employee is participating during the above periods, unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. The Hospital agrees to provide, in response to an employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been's request, her service and/or seniority date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro . rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) benefits on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service benefits or benefits or for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. It shall be the duty of the employee to notify the Hospital promptly of any change in address. If an employee fails to do this, the Hospital will not be responsible for failure of a disability resulting notice sent by registered mail to reach such employee. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY "With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in WCB benefits on the basis planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of what such plans or proposals being and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the employee’s normal regular hours bargaining unit and through to the final phases of work would have beenthe process." Staff Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking;

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss (See also Chart 1 (attached as Appendix A) summarising the effect of Seniority while absent from work various kinds of leaves-of absence on WSIB or sick leave. Full-timethe accumulation of seniority and service) Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized any subsidised employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall continue to accrue if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB or LTD benefits. Part-time, or if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks seniority if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. e) Part-time employees shall accrue service for fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Effective January 24, 2005, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB benefits or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence if absent due to a disability resulting in WSIB or LTD benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. , Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotionpromotions, demotiondemotions, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity leave or adoption leave for a period of eighteen months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if absent an employee’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Where a disability resulting permanent vacancy occurs in WCB benefits a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return , or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is completed. A list of what vacancies filled in the employee’s normal regular hours preceding month under this article and the names of work would the successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. The Hospital shall have been.the right to make a temporary appointment until such position has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the person elected to fill the vacancy to be assigned to the job concerned. There shall be only one posting with respect to each vacancy. The Hospital is not required to consider an employee who has been transferred as a result of this provision in the previous six months, The notice of vacancy shall contain the following: nature of position, required qualifications, ability and skills, the shift, and the salary for the classifications. It is agreed that the Hospital has the right to fill temporary vacancies as stated elsewhere in the contract. Without nullifying these provisions the Hospital shall consider the following principles:

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) . It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits or benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service , or for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if absent an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY respect to the development of any operating or plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process." In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a disability resulting more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in WCB benefits on the basis of what bargaining unit, including identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.hospital may propose taking;

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer Where any loss leave of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (a) The Employer shall pay its share of the health and welfare benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee’s , provided that she or he pays the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence except as modified by (a). (c) Benefits will accrue from the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. (d) The employee's anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for by the period of time in excess of the absencethirty (30) continuous calendar days, except that and the Hospital in accordance with new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, sick leave credits, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the Workplace Safety and Insurance ActCollective Agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premiums premium for the benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence. In the case of an employee on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board payment, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premium for the benefit plans (excluding the pension plan) for up to twelve (12) months while 24 months. The Employee must first remit her share of the benefit premiums to the Employer. Should an employee discontinue benefits while on the unpaid leave and then seek to reinstate benefits at any time prior to or after her return to work she will have to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the carrier for evidence of insurability. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the Employer with premium payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in receipt which payment is due. (h) In cases of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provisionabsences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a period cheque to the Employer covering her portion of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsabide by the Human Rights Code. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length b) and c) of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with following clause is applicable to full time employees only) Unless otherwise provided in the Hospital. Collective Agreement: a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/he or she is participating for the period of the absence. Effective September 29, except that 2002, the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve the initial thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provisionthese provisions, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave. Effective September 29, 2002, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (d) Part-Effective September 29, 2002, part time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s 's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits*. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits.* (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits*, or a disability in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits*. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits.. * (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits*, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits*, or a disability in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. . (c) In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsensure continuing coverage. (cd) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (de) PartNotwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave) unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. NOTE 1: The accrual of seniority and service for employees on pregnancy and parental leave applies to both full-time and part-time employees. NOTE 2: This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act. (f) Seniority for part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent absences due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, or illness or injury in excess of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. The rate of accumulation will be based on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular weekly hours of work would have beenpaid over the preceding qualifying twenty-six (26) weeks. A qualifying week is a week where the employee is not absent due to vacation, pregnancy-parental leave, WSIB, or illness or injury that exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. (g) The Employer agrees to provide, in response to an employee's request, his service and/or anniversary date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss [(a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only] (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits or L.T.D. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full(applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. i. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which she is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program Covered by Employment Insurance. ii. Part-time Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (da) Part-time employees (i), Seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave), unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. b) The Hospital agrees to provide, in WCB benefits on the basis of what the response to an employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been's request, her service and/or anniversary date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time(Full Time Employees and Regular Part Time Employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or An employee shall continue to accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence paid by with pay, for pregnancy, parental or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the Hospitalfirst month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, both seniority and service will accrueshall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. (bi) During an If the unpaid leave of absence exceeding does not exceed thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for the Hospice will continue to make contribution towards subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating, and the employee's seniority will continue to accumulate. (ii) If the unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacationand sick leave benefits for which the employee is participating, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence which is in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, such cases the employee will become responsible for may arrange with the Hospice to pre-pay the full payment premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue such leave to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve ensure continuous coverage. (12iii) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service Service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits. This provision shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Human Rights Code. (iv) Subject to Article 11.07, employees on unpaid sick leave, layoff or receiving Workplace Insurance Benefits will be considered to be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the conditions indicated above. It is understood however, that seniority shall accrue for a period of one (1) year if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of disability covered by Employment Insurance. (cv) It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceIn cases where an employee's absence qualifies as either pregnancy, credit adoption or parental leave, credits for seniority service for the purposes of promotionvacation, demotionsick leave, transfer seniority, salary increments and any other benefit under any provisions of the collective agreement or lay-off otherwise shall be suspended and not accrue during continue to accumulate throughout the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeleave. (dvi) PartIn the case of a part-time employees employee, such service shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits accumulate on the basis of what the employee’s normal 's regular hours of work would have beenbeen had she not been on such leave. (vii) The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the benefits provided under the collective agreement during the period of such leave to a maximum of thirty-five (35) weeks in total. (b) Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, seniority for part-time employees shall accumulate on the basis of hours worked except in case of Workplace Insurance Safety Act, disability, and education leave. In such cases, seniority shall accumulate on the basis of what the employee's regular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or LTD benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits, or a disability in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. Part-time (d) Part-time employees Notwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting in WCB benefits period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the basis of what employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenemployee did not take pregnancy leave) unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. FullThis article is not applicable to part-timetime employees. (ai) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which she is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (dii) Part-time employees Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (a) (i), seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave, and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave), unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. b) The Hospital agrees to provide, in WCB benefits on the basis of what the response to an employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been's request, her service and/or anniversary date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss ((a), (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime employees only) (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits or LTD benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period). (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsWSIB benefits or a disability in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall suffer any loss be deemed to refer to length of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by employment subject to the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalNursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceleave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. PartBenefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-time (d) Partfour months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-time off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beendetermining factor.

Effect of Absence. No An employee shall suffer continue to accumulate seniority for any loss approved leave of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB absence with pay, for pregnancy, parental or sick adoption leave, educational leave, and for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Full-time (a) Length Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years leave of unbroken service with absence without pay. If the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid leave of absence does not exceeding exceed thirty (30) continuous days or any approved calendar days, the Hospital will continue to make contribution towards subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating, and the employee's seniority will continue to accumulate. If the unpaid leave of absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacationand sick leave benefits for which the employee is participating, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence which is in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, such cases the employee will become responsible for may arrange with the Hospital to the full payment premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absencesuch leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid sick leave, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsbenefits will be considered to be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the conditions indicated above. Notwithstanding this provisionIt is understood, service however, that seniority shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if In cases where an employee’s absence is due qualifies as either pregnancy, adoption, or parental leave, credits for service for the purposes of vacation, sick leave, seniority, salary increments and any other benefit under any provisions of the collective agreement or otherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Partpart-time employees employee, such service shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits accumulate on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.been had she not been on such leave. The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the benefits and/or provided under the agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commission as part of the SUB plan. Seniority rights and an employment shall be deemed to have been terminated if leaves of own accord; is discharged and the discharge is not reversed through the grievance and arbitration procedure; refuses to continue to work or return to work during an emergency or circumstances beyond the Hospital’s control unless a satisfactory reason is given; is laid off for a period of more than (24) months or the employee’s seniority, whichever is less; is absent from work without permission for three (3) working days unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; fails to return to work upon termination of an authorized leave of absence or a leave of absence for purposes other than those for which the leave of absence may be granted; fails to return to work within seven (7) calendar days after being recalled from layoff by notice sent by registered mail unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; is absent due to illness or disability for a period of thirty (30) months, unless has less than six (6) months’ service at the time the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits. If the employee has less than six (6) months’ service at the time the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits, this provision will apply after an absence equal to length of service at the time the absence commenced. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Human Rights Code. Article Layoff, Recall. and Retraininn (Applicable to Full-time and

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, other a leave of absence under the Employment Standards Act, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date 's seniority and service adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during During such unpaid absenceleave of absence not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee’s Employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. WSIB benefits. Part-timeThis provision shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Human Rights Code. (d) PartFor purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that an absence on paid sick leave shall be considered a leave with pay. S chedule “A” – Wages & Term • 3 year term to expire April 19, 2021; • Current (pre-time certification) Wage Grid remains in place; • Employees move up the grid based on anniversary date of last hire; • Employees who are at the top of the grid as of the date of ratification will receive a cash payment calculated based on two (2) percent of their earnings in the twenty-four (24) pay periods prior to the pay period in which ratification occurs; • Wage Reopener for the 3rd year beginning 20 April 2020 - The parties shall meet within thirty (30) days prior to April 20, 2020 for the purpose of negotiating an agreement upon a wage adjustment for the bargaining unit for the final year of this Agreement. The parties shall continue such discussions so long as they both agree to do so. If either of them, after a good faith effort to reach agreement, gives notice to the other of impasse, then the question of a wage adjustment for the third year shall be submitted to an interest arbitration. The process to be followed in such arbitration shall be guided by the provisions of the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act. The arbitrator shall be Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx. If the arbitrator is unable to act, however, then the parties will jointly contact the Minister of Labour for an appointment. • Relief employees shall accrue service receive a fifty (50) cent per hour increase in the relief wage grid effective the first pay period after ratification. • All employees except for Relief and those at the top step of a period wage grid, employed as of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to the date of ratification shall receive a disability resulting in WCB benefits on cash payment $500. Relief employees employed as of the basis date of what the employee’s normal regular hours ratification shall receive a cash payment of work would have been$200.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent If an employee’s absence without pay from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for she will not accumulate service for purposes of salary incrementseniority, vacation, vacation entitlement and sick leave, or any other leave benefit for the period of absence. In addition the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended to which she is participating for the period of the absence. In the case of an unpaid approved absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, an employee may arrange with the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and Hospital to prepay the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, full premium of the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of the absenceleave to ensure coverage. All part time employees will acquire seniority on completion of a probationary period of hours worked, except that or six (6) calendar months, whichever occurs first. Where the Hospital in accordance with Hospital, the Workplace Safety Union and Insurance Actthe employee so agree, will continue to pay its share the probationary period may be extended for an additional hours worked. The discharge of the premiums probationary employee shall be deemed for just cause. Seniority lists will be established for all part time employees showing the number of tours worked. An up to twelve (12) months while an employee is date seniority list will be provided to the Union and copies posted in receipt January and July of Workers’ Compensation Board benefitseach year. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off Seniority shall be suspended based on the number of tours worked. Seniority lists and not accrue during the period of absencelayoff and recall rights for full-time employees shall be separate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been. No employee shall be transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit without her consent. If an employee is transferred to a temporary position outside of the bargaining unit, she shall retain her seniority acquired at the date of leaving the unit, and shall continue to accumulate seniority for a period up to a maximum of one year for the time spent outside the bargaining unit. Temporary assignments outside the bargaining unit shall be for a maximum of one (1) year.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous 30)continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary an xxxxx xx y date adjusted accordinglyadj us accord ng Iy. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure xxxxx coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, p seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in or benefits. (a) service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting pregnancy leave, and for a maximum period of eighteen (18) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a parental leave. In addition, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in W.C.B. benefitswhich the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for up to eighteen (18) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on parental leave, unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. PartThe Hospital agrees to provide, in response to an employee's request, his anniversary date. For purposes of layoff and recall, seniority shall operate on a department-time (d) Partwide basis, i.e., laboratory, radiology or such other departments which exist in the individual hospitals where the employees are covered by this Agreement. Seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for full-time employees shall accrue be separate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees. An employee who is transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit for: (a) a period of less than eighteen (18) months or such longer period as the parties may agree upon or; a specific term of appointment, including temporarily replacing an employee outside the bargaining unit shall retain but not accumulate seniority held at the time of transfer. In the event the employee is returned position in the bargaining unit within the time periods noted in (a) or above he shall be credited with the seniority held at the time of transfer and shall accumulation from the date of his return to the bargaining unit. An employee shall lose all service and seniority and shall be deemed to have terminated if he: (a) leaves of his own accord; is discharged and the discharge is not reversed through the grievance or arbitration procedure; has been laid off without recall pursuant to Article for twenty-four (24) months. is absent from scheduled work for a period of fifteen three (153) weeks if absent due or more consecutive working days, without notifying the Hospital of such absence and providing a reason satisfactory to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.Hospital;

Effect of Absence. No Where they are used in this Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following. The Employer will continue, as if an employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or were at work, benefits as herein provided, relating to sick leave. Full-time, vacations, seniority and service , and health and welfare programs, as set out below and subject to Article 23.01(b): (a) Length On sick leave, until accumulated sick leave credits have been paid in full or for six (6) months, whichever is greater. (b) Receiving Workplace Safety and Insurance Benefits for a period not to exceed twenty four (24) months, for purposes of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken sick leave, seniority, service with the Hospital. and health and welfare programs. (c) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days days, or any approved absence paid by the HospitalEmployer, both seniority and service will accrue. (bd) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, other than an absence under the Pregnancy/Parental provisions, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, elsewhere shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of that exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, ; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis basis, and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, addition the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absenceapproved leave. During such leave exceeding thirty (30) calendar days, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, previous accumulated service will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsbe preserved. (ce) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. absence that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days. (f) Notwithstanding this provision, seniority seniority, and service shall accrue during Pregnancy/Parental Leave or for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee’s absence is due to a disability injury within the facility resulting in W.C.B. Workers Safety and Insurance benefits. PartDuring such twenty-time four (d24) Part-time employees month period, the Employer shall accrue service for a period continue its share of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on health and welfare premiums, provided the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenemployee remits her share.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss (a) (b) and (c) of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Fullthe following clause are applicable to full-timetime only: Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen thirty (1530) weeks months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. benefits. Effective October 11, 2002, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of WSIB or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefitsW.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits WSIB benefits, on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.. For leaves which commence on or after the date of ratification, notwithstanding this provision, part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to illnesses greater than six

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer Where any loss leave of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of without pay exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the following shall apply: (Where LTD is referenced, it shall only apply to agreements that have LTD coverage (without prejudice to positions outstanding)): (a) The Employer shall pay for its share of the Group Insurance Benefits for eligible employees for the calendar month in which the leave commences and in the month immediately following. (b) If the leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, benefit coverage may be continued by the employee, with the exception of LTD, provided that they pay the total cost of the premiums to the Employer for each monthly period in excess of the thirty (30) consecutive calendar days leave of absence to a maximum period of eighteen (18) months, except as modified by (a), subject to approval of the benefit carrier. (c) Where benefits concerned appropriately reduced coverage has ceased, benefit coverage will resume from the first of the month following the date of return to employment following such leave of absence. Note: Effective the date of ratification of this Collective Agreement, no employee on a pro rata basis and leave at that date will be disadvantage by the amendment to this clause. (d) The employee’s anniversary date for salary increases shall be adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for by the period of time in excess of the absencethirty (30) continuous calendar days, except that and the Hospital in accordance with new anniversary date shall prevail thereafter. (e) Seniority, service, vacation credits or any other benefits under any provision of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Actcollective agreement or elsewhere will not accumulate, but will remain fixed at the amount held at the commencement of the leave. (f) Notwithstanding the above, the Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premiums for up the Group Insurance Benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence, paid Sick Leave, or WSIB, and will continue to twelve (12) months pay its share of the premium Group Insurance Benefit plans in accordance with the Employment Standards Act. It is understood that the obligation of the employer to pay its share of the Group Insurance Benefits while an employee is on WSIB shall continue only so long as the employment relationship continues or twenty-four (24) months, whichever occurs first unless prohibited by legislation. (g) It is understood that an employee who chooses to continue Group Insurance Benefits under (a), (b) or (f) above shall provide the employer with payment for the amount required on or before the first day of the month in receipt which payment is due. (h) In cases of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provisionabsences for pregnancy and parental leave under the Employment Standards Act, seniority and service shall accrue for the duration of the leave and the Employer will maintain its share of the insured benefit premiums provided the employee issues a period cheque to the Employer covering their portion of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due the premiums each month in advance. The Union and the Employer agree to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefitsabide by the Human Rights Code. (c) It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-time (d) Part-time employees shall accrue service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. a. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) b. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve eighteen (1218) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability or illness, or pregnancy and parental leave, or any other leave provided under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board WSIB benefits. (c) c. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability or illness, or pregnancy and parental leave, or any other leave provided under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. d. This Article is to be interpreted in a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timemanner consistent with the Human Rights Code. (d) Parte. For part-time employees shall accrue service for a period the rate of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits accumulation of seniority will be based on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular weekly hours of work would have beenpaid over the preceding qualifying twenty-six (26) weeks. A qualifying week is a week where the employee is not absent due to vacation, pregnancy-parental leave, WSIB, or illness or injury that exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (ai) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. benefits. Part-timeWSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. (dii) Part-time employees Notwithstanding Article 10.05 (a) (i), seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave), unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. (b) The Hospital agrees to provide, in WCB benefits on the basis of what the response to an employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenrequest, his service and/or anniversary date.

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) . During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. accordingly In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in accordance with which he is participating during the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve (12) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee’s absence is due continuous calendar days to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board benefits. (c) ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s 's absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. or benefits. Part-time NotwithstandingArticle (da) Part-time employees seniority and service shall accrue service accumulate for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, the thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a disability resulting in WCB benefits period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have been.employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. No employee shall suffer any loss of Seniority while absent from work on WSIB or sick leave. Full-time‌ Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: (a) Length of Service will be interpreted by the Hospital as years of unbroken service with the Hospital. It is understood that that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. (b) During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In , in addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, absence except that the Hospital in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to twelve thirty (1230) months while an employee is in receipt of Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) to a maximum period of thirty (30) months for the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if of an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in Workers’ Compensation Board W.S.I.B. or LTD benefits. (c) It is further understood that that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or lay-off of layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for the duration of the absence if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in W.C.B. W.S.I.B. benefits or LTD benefits, or while an employee is on paid or unpaid sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period). d) Part time employees shall accrue seniority at their credited hours equal to their scope provision of the agreement for the duration of the absence, if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits. Part-time (d) Part-Part time employees shall accrue service at their credited hours equal to their scope provision of the agreement for a period of fifteen (15) weeks weeks, if absent an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in WCB benefits on the basis of what the employee’s normal regular hours of work would have beenWSIB benefits.