FROM WORK Sample Clauses

FROM WORK. The Company is relieved of its obligation for premium payments in the circumstances where the employee is absent. This does not apply where an employee is absent due to a bona fide disability for a period not exceeding 119 days; vacation; or approved leave of absence up to thirty (30) days in duration.

FROM WORK. An employee who may be absent from work due to illness, or late, shall notify his Supervisor or call prior to the beginning of his shift. It is understood that in certain circumstances, an employee may not be able to contact Station before the start of his shift. If the Supervisor cannot be contacted, the employee shall call If there is no one available at that number to take the call, the call will start an answering machine. The employee must leave his message, name, date, time, department and supervisor's name, which will be forwarded to the employee's supervisor. Compliance with this section does not automatically provide a leave of absence as set out in Article The message only fulfills the notification requirement. All information left on the answering machine will be recorded in a call-in log book. The information will also be passed on to the appropriate departments and supervisors. Supervisors may also check the machine for messages when they arrive at work. When an employee absents himself from his work, unless through a proven sickness or by first having arranged with the supervisor or Department Head and obtaining his consent, he may be disciplined. In certain circumstances the Company will require proof of illness. Any employee who habitually absents himself from work, except in cases of sickness by a doctor's certificate, will be disciplined. When an employee is required to provide medical proof of illness prior to returning to work, he shall be so informed by his Xxxxxxx (or General Xxxxxxx or Department Head) in advance. An employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay for sufficient reason and at the discretion of the Company. A leave of absence request must be in writing and signed by his Supervisor. In unusual circumstances verbal authorization of a leave of absence may be provided by his Supervisor. When a request is submitted in writing, the Company shall respond within eight (8) days. When a regular employee is called for jury service or formally subpoenaed as a witness, he shall be excused from work on the days he is required to appear in court. Employees called in this manner, upon proof of such service and of the amount of pay received therefore, will be paid whatever sum, if any, is necessary in addition to the fees received for such service to reimburse him for earnings lost because of such service.

FROM WORK. Employees who are unable to assume their nor- mal duties on any working day, must the Region prior to the commencement of their regular shift.

FROM WORK. Employees will be required to be at their work stations at the commencement of their shift. Lateness may be a subject for disciplinary ac- tion. Pay deductions for lateness will commence when the actual starting time is three (3) min- utes after the starting time of the shift. Pay de- ductions for lateness will be made in six (6) minute increments. After recording their arrival the employee will report immediately to their supervisor. An employee is expected to be at work or to get the permission of supervisor for any foreseeable absence. When an employee is ab- sent due to unexpected illness, accident, injury or other justifiable reasons, it shall be sole responsibility to notify the Company by calling shift supervisor, or other persons designated by the Company as soon as possi- ble and not later than two (2) hours after com- mencement of the shift.

FROM WORK. Whenever possible, employees who are unable to assume their normal duties on any working day must notify the supervisor, or in the supervisor's absence, another memberof managementin the work area, prior to or within thirty (30) minutes of the commencement of their regular work day. An employee who is absent by reason ofpersonal or family illness and whose absence is in excess of three (3) consecutive working days, may be required, and in the case of an absence greater than five (5) working days shall be required to furnish a medical certificate acceptable to the Region for each such absence, the certificate is to be submitted to the immediate supervisor or division head by the employee no later than the end of the pay period following that in which the absence occurs. Wherever possible, employees must notify their immediate supervisor and/or division head during the normal work day at least the day before or on the same day prior to the start of their work day of their intentions to return to work. The Region shall have the right at any time to require that an employee who is absent on account of sickness be examined by the Region’s medical examiner, or by another physician selected by the Region. Employees who are not satisfied with their rating following such an examination, will have the right to be examined by their own physician. If the report on the employee’s physical is contrary to the first report, they will be examined by a third physician satisfactory to both parties. The third physician will be requested to complete the standard medical examination form but will not be informed of the reason for such examination. The results of such examination shall not be disclosed to the Region without the consent of the employee who may wish to use the same in support of a claim for special consideration. If the employee allows the results to be disclosed to the Region, a decision of the majority will be binding. If the employee does not allow the results to be disclosed to the Region, the decision of the physician used by the Region shall be binding. Employees who are absent from duties by reason of illness, injury, or accident must furnish a medical certificate signed by a duly qualified medical practitioner to their supervisor prior to returning to full-time duties, if either or both of the following situations are evident:

FROM WORK. Absences: Employees are required to attend work regularly. When unable to attend, the employee must contact his Supervisor as far in advance as possible, but no less than two (2) hours prior to his scheduled start time, giving the reason he is unable to attend work, the date of his expected return, if known, and the details as to where he can be contacted during his absence. Where the employee has tried unsuccessfully to reach his Supervisor in person he must leave a recorded message with the required information. An employee is required to maintain regular contact with the Employer throughout his period of illness or injury recovery. An employee is required, if requested by the Employer, to substantiate the reasons for any absence. If an employee misses three or more consecutive days of work due to illness he must, upon his return to work, present a medical certificate substantiating his absence and indicating his fitness to return to work. The parties recognize that attendance at work by employees is important to the efficient operation of the Employer’s business. Any undue or habitual absenteeism shall be cause for discipline of the employee including discharge. An employee who is absent without leave for a period of three (3) consecutive work days without providing a reason acceptable to the Employer shall be deemed to have abandoned his position and shall be treated as terminated. The Employer, the employee and the Union have an ongoing obligation to cooperate in an effort to facilitate the early return of the employee to his job after illness or injury, which will require a regular review of his functional abilities including functional abilities assessments as and when requested by the Employer. It is agreed that employee participation in the Employer’s modified work program is mandatory. The parties agree that an employee’s failure to cooperate in the accommodation process may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. The employee shall be returned to his previous job, or to a comparable one, when his functional abilities so allow. Where the Employer does not consider it has sufficient information to assess the employee’s ability to return to work, it may request further information. An employee may be required to attend an independent medical examination. Should the Employer require independent medical examinations, such examinations shall be paid for by the Employer. In related matters legislation shall apply.