Common use of Employer Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities September 18, 2013 Letter to Ministry of Education re Education Assistant‌ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Assistant Deputy Minister, Governance, Legislation and Regulation Ministry of Education Dear Xx. Xxxxxx: As part of the framework discussions between the K-12 Support Staff Unions and BCPSEA, the parties have agreed that it is desirable to facilitate a transition from the term “Teacher’s Assistant” to “Education Assistant”. The parties agree that “Education Assistant” more accurately describes the nature of the work in the current context and into the future. We respectfully request that consideration be given to the possibility that a similar change could be made to applicable legislation and regulations. Yours truly, [Original signed by Xxxxx Xxxxxxx] Xxxxx Xxxxxxx BCPSEA [Original signed by Xxxx Xxxxxx] Xxxx Xxxxxx CUPE Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Letter of Commitment‌ BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: “Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx” Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Associate Executive Director BCPSEA‌ Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions‌ Settlors Statement on Accepted Policy and Practices of the PEBT The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative. Letter of Agreement Between BCPSEA And

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights- responsibilities Appendix B‌

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities •  Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. •  Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. •  Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. •  Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. •  Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. •  Fix problems reported by workers. •  Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. •  Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. •  Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. •  Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities •  Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. •  Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. •  Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. •  Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities APPENDIX C PROCESS FOR CENTRALIZED CALL OUT SYSTEM • A manual centralized call out system and the agreed to amendment in Article 6.06 (a), will take effect January 1, 2014. • It is the intent of SD48 that an automated centralized call out system will be implemented no later than September 1, 2014. • Call outs will be offered in order of seniority as per XXX 4 ((a) except for Interpreter Education Assistant positions (for hearing and sight impaired students) when required. All other provisions as outlined in XXX 4 (a) will apply, save for the following: Should an employee miss a call as noted above, the call –out person will make a notation on the log that a call was made as well as leaving a brief message (if possible) before moving to the next person on the list. • The call out period each day will be between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am and it is expected that employees will make themselves available Monday to Friday during that time to receive calls. • An answering service number will be made available to all employees who book off after 4:00 pm. The Employer will also provide the employees with a contact number to advise their direct supervisor that they will not be in attendance at work for their upcoming shift.

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities responsibilities‌ • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities responsibilities‌ • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities APPENDIX “C”‌ Part 1 - Service Improvement Fund‌ The Employer and Union agree that, commencing July 1, 2020, the eighty-one thousand, six hundred thirty-seven dollars and fifteen cents ($81,637.15) prorated amount of funding, provided for in the 2019 – 2022 Provincial Framework Agreement will be used to establish a Service Improvement Fund (SIA) for all CUPE employees in the District. The Employer and Union also agree that professional learning is beneficial to both parties and should be encouraged. Professional learning supports the development of professional competence and enhances the ability of employees to provide high quality service in their position in the District. The SIA funds will be used to augment existing opportunities as follows:

Employer Responsibilities. Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Your responsibilities • Establish a valid occupational health and safety program. • Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision. • Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities. • Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries. • Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly. • Fix problems reported by workers. • Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment. • Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention. • Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged. • Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC. Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervisors play a key role with very specific health and safety responsibilities that need to be understood. A supervisor is a person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties. A supervisor can be any worker — management or staff — who meets this definition, whether or not he or she has the supervisor title. If someone in the workplace has a supervisor's responsibilities, that person is responsible for worker health and safety. Your responsibilities • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision. • Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met. • Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards. • Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities APPENDIX 3 – SERVICE ENHANCEMENT The parties agree to spend the money provided to local bargaining tables through the 2019 Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate in the following manner: Effective July 1, 2020, the parties agree to the following changes: Amend Article 500.3 and add Article 500.6 and 500.7 500.3 Clerical Employees (other than Elementary Administrative Assistants) The regular hours of work for Clerical employees shall not exceed seven (7) hours per day, nor thirty five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday, exclusive of lunch hour.