Common use of GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS Clause in Contracts

GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS. 18.1 Employees shall be paid according to the wage schedules in Article 19 in the classifications to which they are assigned, with credit for years of service within the classification and any credit for industry experience recognized by the Authority at time of hiring. Employees on salary continuance or maternity leave shall have their contract and anniversary 18.1.1 Temporary employees other than those hired under the CEP/OECA Freelance Agreement may be hired at the start rate in any classification plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. 18.1.2 When an agency is contracted to provide temporary personnel services, rates paid for such services will be competitive. However, it is not the Authority’s intention to pay rates for such services that would undermine the contractual starting rates for similar classifications in the bargaining unit. The Authority further agrees that such contracting of services will not displace or eliminate full-time or regular employees or avoid the hiring of a regular or full-time employee. 18.2 Progression within the salary group from one level to another shall automatically occur at the start of the pay period nearest the employee’s semi- annual or annual anniversary date of appointment, transfer or promotion, to the salary level and group as a result of service within that salary group. Therefore if the anniversary date occurs within the first week of a pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of that pay period; if the anniversary date occurs within the second week of the pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of the next pay period. 18.3 A promotion is movement to a higher wage group. When an employee is promoted into a higher pay classification, the employee shall move into the higher salary group on the first day of the next complete pay period and receive a salary increase which would place the employee on the next higher wage step in the new group, and shall automatically progress upward on the annual or semi-annual anniversary date of the promotion. 18.4 Twice the net weekly salary (i.e., salary after a reasonable portion of the total monthly deductions have been made) plus any approved overtime and penalty payments for the preceding pay period will be paid not later than 1200 hours each second Thursday via direct deposit. Where a legal bank holiday occurs on a Friday, direct deposit will be available by 1200 hours the previous day. 18.4.1 Employees whose time sheets are amended by the Authority shall receive a copy of the amended time sheet. 18.5 In the event payday(s) occurs during an employee’s vacation period, the employee shall submit a written request fifteen (15) days in advance, in order to receive their vacation pay prior to going on vacation. 18.6 Any employee returning to work in his or her classification after layoff or leave of absence, shall return at the pay rate according to seniority at the time of the said layoff or leave. However, an employee returning to work after maternity leave shall be credited with full service for the purpose of this clause, provided that leave is not extended beyond fifty-two (52) weeks. Should the employee request and receive a leave of absence to extend the period of maternity leave beyond fifty-two (52) weeks, such extension shall not earn seniority credits.

GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS. 18.1 Employees shall be paid according to the wage schedules in Article 19 in the classifications to which they are assigned, with credit for years of service within the classification and any credit for industry experience recognized by the Authority at time of hiring. Employees on salary continuance or maternity leave shall have their contract and anniversaryanniversary increments recognized as being applicable on the scheduled dates provided for in this Agreement. 18.1.1 Temporary employees other than those hired under the CEP/OECA Freelance Agreement may be hired at the start rate in any classification plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. 18.1.2 When an agency is contracted to provide temporary personnel services, rates paid for such services will be competitive. However, it is not the Authority’s intention to pay rates for such services that would undermine the contractual starting rates for similar classifications in the bargaining unit. The Authority further agrees that such contracting of services will not displace or eliminate full-time or regular employees or avoid the hiring of a regular or full-time employee. 18.2 Progression within the salary group from one level to another shall automatically occur at the start of the pay period nearest the employee’s semi- annual or annual anniversary date of appointment, transfer or promotion, to the salary level and group as a result of service within that salary group. Therefore if the anniversary date occurs within the first week of a pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of that pay period; if the anniversary date occurs within the second week of the pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of the next pay period. 18.3 A promotion is movement to a higher wage group. When an employee is promoted into a higher pay classification, the employee shall move into the higher salary group on the first day of the next complete pay period and receive a salary increase which would place the employee on the next higher wage step in the new group, and shall automatically progress upward on the annual or semi-annual anniversary date of the promotion. 18.4 Twice the net weekly salary (i.e., salary after a reasonable portion of the total monthly deductions have been made) plus any approved overtime and penalty payments for the preceding pay period will be paid not later than 1200 hours each second Thursday via direct deposit. Where a legal bank holiday occurs on a Friday, direct deposit will be available by 1200 hours the previous day. 18.4.1 Employees whose time sheets are amended by the Authority shall receive a copy of the amended time sheet. 18.5 In the event payday(s) occurs during an employee’s vacation period, the employee shall submit a written request fifteen (15) days in advance, in order to receive their vacation pay prior to going on vacation. 18.6 Any employee returning to work in his or her classification after layoff or leave of absence, shall return at the pay rate according to seniority at the time of the said layoff or leave. However, an employee returning to work after maternity leave shall be credited with full service for the purpose of this clause, provided that leave is not extended beyond fifty-two (52) weeks. Should the employee request and receive a leave of absence to extend the period of maternity leave beyond fifty-two (52) weeks, such extension shall not earn seniority credits.

GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS. 18.1 Employees shall be paid according to the wage schedules in Article 19 in the classifications to which they are assigned, with credit for years of service within the classification and any credit for industry experience recognized by the Authority at time of hiring. Employees on salary continuance or maternity leave shall have their contract and anniversary 18.1.1 anniversary increments recognized as being applicable on the scheduled dates provided for in this Agreement. Temporary employees other than those hired under the CEP/OECA Freelance Agreement may be hired at the start rate in any classification plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. 18.1.2 . When an agency is contracted to provide temporary personnel services, rates paid for such services will be competitive. However, it is not the Authority’s intention to pay rates for such services that would undermine the contractual starting rates for similar classifications classifications,in the bargaining unit. The Authority further agrees that such contracting of services will not displace or eliminate full-time or regular employees or avoid the hiring of a regular or full-time employee. 18.2 . Progression within the salary group from one level to another shall automatically occur at the start of the pay period nearest the employee’s semi- annual or annual anniversary date of appointment, transfer or promotion, to the salary level and group as a result of service within that salary group. Therefore if the anniversary date occurs within the first week of a pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of that pay period; if the anniversary date occurs within the second week of the pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of the next pay period. 18.3 . A promotion is movement to a higher wage group. When an employee is promoted into a higher pay classification, the employee shall move into the higher salary group on the first day of the next complete pay period and receive a salary increase which would place the employee on the next higher wage step in the new group, and shall automatically progress upward on the annual or semi-annual anniversary date of the promotion. 18.4 . Twice the net weekly salary (i.e., salary after a reasonable portion of the total monthly deductions have been made) plus any approved overtime and penalty payments for the preceding pay period will be paid not later than 1200 hours each second Thursday via direct deposit. Where a legal bank holiday occurs on a Friday, direct deposit will be available by 1200 hours the previous day. 18.4.1 . Employees whose time sheets are amended by the Authority shall receive a copy of the amended time sheet. 18.5 . In the event payday(s) occurs during an employee’s vacation period, the employee shall submit a written request fifteen (15) days in advance, in order to receive their vacation pay prior to going on vacation. 18.6 . Any employee returning to work in his or her classification after layoff or leave of absence, shall return at the pay rate according to seniority at the time of the said layoff or leave. However, an employee returning to work after maternity leave shall be credited with full service for the purpose of this clause, provided that leave is not extended beyond fifty-two (52) weeks. Should the employee request and receive a leave of absence to extend the period of maternity leave beyond fifty-two (52) weeks, such extension shall not earn seniority credits.

GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS. 18.1 Employees shall be paid according to the wage schedules in Article 19 in the classifications to which they are assigned, with credit for years of service within the classification and any credit for industry experience recognized by the Authority at time of hiring. Employees on salary continuance or maternity leave shall have their contract and anniversaryanniversary increments recognized as being applicable on the scheduled dates provided for in this Agreement. 18.1.1 Temporary employees other than those hired under the CEP/OECA Freelance Agreement may be hired at the start rate in any classification plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. 18.1.2 When an agency is contracted to provide temporary personnel services, rates paid for such services will be competitive. However, it is not the Authority’s intention to pay rates for such services that would undermine the contractual starting rates for similar classifications in the bargaining unit. The Authority further agrees that such contracting of services will not displace or eliminate full-full- time or regular employees or avoid the hiring of a regular or full-time employee. 18.2 Progression within the salary group from one level to another shall automatically occur at the start of the pay period nearest the employee’s semi- semi-annual or annual anniversary date of appointment, transfer or promotion, to the salary level and group as a result of service within that salary group. Therefore if the anniversary date occurs within the first week of a pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of that pay period; if the anniversary date occurs within the second week of the pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of the next pay period. 18.3 A promotion is movement to a higher wage group. When an employee is promoted into a higher pay classification, the employee shall move into the higher salary group on the first day of the next complete pay period and receive a salary increase which would place the employee on the next higher wage step in the new group, and shall automatically progress upward on the annual or semi-semi- annual anniversary date of the promotion. 18.4 Twice the net weekly salary (i.e., salary after a reasonable portion of the total monthly deductions have been made) plus any approved overtime and penalty payments for the preceding pay period will be paid not later than 1200 hours each second Thursday Friday via direct deposit. Where a legal bank holiday occurs on a Friday, direct deposit will be available by 1200 hours the previous day. 18.4.1 Employees whose time sheets are amended by the Authority shall receive a copy of the amended time sheet. 18.5 In the event payday(s) occurs during an employee’s vacation period, the employee shall submit a written request fifteen (15) days in advance, in order to receive their vacation pay prior to going on vacation. 18.6 Any employee returning to work in his or her classification after layoff or leave of absence, shall return at the pay rate according to seniority at the time of the said layoff or leave. However, an employee returning to work after maternity leave shall be credited with full service for the purpose of this clause, provided that leave is not extended beyond fifty-two six (526) weeksmonths. Should the employee request and receive a leave of absence to extend the period of maternity leave beyond fifty-two six (526) weeksmonths, such extension shall not earn seniority credits.

GENERAL WAGE PROVISIONS. 18.1 Employees shall be paid according to the wage schedules in Article 19 in the classifications to which they are assigned, with credit for years of service within the classification and any credit for industry experience recognized by the Authority at time of hiring. Employees on salary continuance or maternity leave shall have their contract and anniversary 18.1.1 anniversary increments recognized as being applicable on the scheduled dates provided for in this Agreement. Temporary employees other than those hired under the CEP/OECA Freelance Agreement may be hired at the start rate in any classification plus six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. 18.1.2 . When an agency is contracted to provide temporary personnel services, rates paid for such services will be competitive. However, it is not the Authority’s intention to pay rates for such services that would undermine the contractual starting rates for similar classifications in the bargaining unit. The Authority further agrees that such contracting of services will not displace or eliminate full-time or regular employees or avoid the hiring of a regular or full-time employee. 18.2 . Progression within the salary group from one level to another shall automatically occur at the start of the pay period nearest the employee’s semi- semi-annual or annual anniversary date of appointment, transfer or promotion, to the salary level and group as a result of service within that salary group. Therefore if the anniversary date occurs within the first week of a pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of that pay period; if the anniversary date occurs within the second week of the pay period, the new rate will be applied from the start of the next pay period. 18.3 . A promotion is movement to a higher wage group. When an employee is promoted into a higher pay classification, the employee shall move into the higher salary group on the first day of the next complete pay period and receive a salary increase which would place the employee on the next higher wage step in the new group, and shall automatically progress upward on the annual or semi-annual anniversary date of the promotion. 18.4 . Twice the net weekly salary (i.e., salary after a reasonable portion of the total monthly deductions have been made) plus any approved overtime and penalty payments for the preceding pay period will be paid not later than 1200 hours each second Thursday via direct deposit. Where a legal bank holiday occurs on a Friday, direct deposit will be available by 1200 hours the previous day. 18.4.1 . Employees whose time sheets are amended by the Authority shall receive a copy of the amended time sheet. 18.5 . In the event payday(s) occurs during an employee’s vacation period, the employee shall submit a written request fifteen (15) days in advance, in order to receive their vacation pay prior to going on vacation. 18.6 . Any employee returning to work in his or her classification after layoff or leave of absence, shall return at the pay rate according to seniority at the time of the said layoff or leave. However, an employee returning to work after maternity leave shall be credited with full service for the purpose of this clause, provided that leave is not extended beyond fifty-two (52) weeks. Should the employee request and receive a leave of absence to extend the period of maternity leave beyond fifty-two (52) weeks, such extension shall not earn seniority credits.