Field Crew Leave. (a) An employee, whose duties require remaining on travel status or on allowances within British Columbia for a period of four consecutive weeks or longer, shall be entitled to return to headquarters, without loss of regular salary and at the Employer's expense, for four consecutive days off at the end of each period of four consecutive weeks. Where operational requirements permit, the four consecutive days off shall be scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, Friday through Monday, or Saturday through Tuesday, or as second best, Wednesday through Saturday, or Sunday through Wednesday. Such days off may also be banked upon mutual agreement between the employee and the Employer. Necessary travel time approved by the Employer shall not be considered part of the foregoing leave, provided the Employer has the right to determine the mode of travel. This Article shall not apply to an employee who is accompanied by family whilst on such assignment.
