Common use of EMPLOYEE RECLASSIFICATION Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEE RECLASSIFICATION. If an Employer believes that a worker is not properly classified, the Employer and Union will meet to discuss amendment of the classification. Employers may, at the discretion of the union, hire probationary workers. A) The category of probationary worker shall apply to new entrants of the trade and also to person recruited from the non-union sector and whose skill level is yet to be determined. B) In order to be competitive the parties agree that a probationary worker under this agreement shall not be paid either the health & welfare payments or pension fund payments normally established for work under this collective agreement. In addition, no contributions as mandated to a variety of Industry Improvement Funds or Training Funds or Union Funds under this agreement shall be paid on behalf of hours worked for probationary workers. C) The minimum rate for a probationary worker shall be two dollars ($2.00) per hour above the minimum wage set by the province of Nova Scotia. In addition, the probationary employee shall be entitled to a four percent (4%) vacation allowance. Alternatively, if a higher hourly rate can be agreed between the employer and the employee, then that rate shall apply. D) A probationary employee must be assessed by an employer no later than between two and four weeks after the date of initial hiring. Such employee must then make application for Union membership or be dismissed from employment immediately following the assessment.