Common use of HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY Clause in Contracts

HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY. ‌ The Employer agrees to grant up to fifteen percent (15%) of bargaining unit Employees in each state, based on a first-come, first-served basis, specific paid leave days, up to two days person per calendar year, as designated by the Union to participate in home care advocacy. Requests for additional days may be granted on a branch by branch basis and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer agrees that in cases where the 15% allotment is unmet, employees participating in Home Care Advocacy Day may request additional paid leave days for advocacy work or to account for travel time for such advocacy work. Such requests are subject to client and staffing needs, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. Home Care Advocacy Days are for the general purpose of public action and advocacy to any state or federal government, legislature or congress on issues related to home care or home health services and other mutually beneficial legislation, as agreed to by both parties in advance. The Union shall designate in writing to the Employer the employees requesting such leave at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, except in emergency situations with the agreement of both parties. Leave requests shall take client needs into consideration, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer shall communicate promptly with The Union concerning any difficulties in granting leave requests. Employees on paid leave for Home Care Advocacy Day shall receive their regular rate of pay for their scheduled hours on that day. Such time shall not be counted for the purpose of overtime or paid time off computation.

HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY. ‌ The Employer agrees to grant up to fifteen percent (15%) of bargaining unit Employees in each state, based on a first-come, first-served basis, specific paid leave days, up to two days person per calendar year, as designated by the Union to participate in home care advocacy. Requests for additional days may be granted on a branch by branch basis and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer agrees that in cases where the 15% allotment is unmet, employees participating in Home Care Advocacy Day may request additional paid leave days for advocacy work or to account for travel time for such advocacy work. Such requests are subject to client and staffing needs, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. Home Care Advocacy Days are for the general purpose of public action and advocacy to any state or federal government, legislature or congress on issues related to home care or home health services and other mutually beneficial legislation, as agreed to by both parties in advance. The Union shall designate in writing to the Employer the employees requesting such leave at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, except in emergency situations with the agreement of both parties. Leave requests shall take client needs into consideration, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer shall communicate promptly with The Union concerning any difficulties in granting leave requests. Employees on paid leave for Home Care Advocacy Day shall receive their regular rate of pay for their scheduled hours on that day. Such time shall not be counted for the purpose of overtime or paid time off computation.

HOME CARE ADVOCACY DAY. ‌ The Employer agrees to grant up to fifteen percent (15%) of bargaining unit Employees in each state, based on a first-come, first-served basis, specific paid leave days, up to two days person per calendar year, as designated by the Union to participate in home care advocacy. Requests for additional days may be granted on a branch by branch basis and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer agrees that in cases where the 15% allotment is unmet, employees participating in Home Care Advocacy Day may request additional paid leave days for advocacy work or to account for travel time for such advocacy work. Such requests are subject to client and staffing needs, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. Home Care Advocacy Days are for the general purpose of public action and advocacy to any state or federal government, legislature or congress on issues related to home care or home health services and other mutually beneficial legislation, as agreed to by both parties in advance. The Union shall designate in writing to the Employer the employees requesting such leave at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, except in emergency situations with the agreement of both parties. Leave requests shall take client needs into consideration, but shall not be unreasonably denied by the Employer. The Employer shall communicate promptly with The Union concerning any difficulties in granting leave requests. Employees on paid leave for Home Care Advocacy Day shall receive their regular rate of pay for their scheduled hours on that day. Such time shall not be counted for the purpose of overtime or paid time off computation.. A RTICLE 9: PROBATION The probationary period for new employees shall consist of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of the probation period, the employee shall be entitled to be added to the seniority list. The Employer may discharge a probationary employee with or without cause or advance notice. A RTICLE 10: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS It is mutually agreed that it is the duty and the right of the Employer to manage the facility and direct the workforce. This includes but is not limited to, the right to hire, transfer, promote, reclassify, layoff, reduce hours, set and administer work performance and disciplinary standards, and discharge employees subject to the conditions as set forth in this Agreement. The foregoing statements of rights of Management and of the Employer functions are all- inclusive and shall not be construed in any way to exclude other functions not specifically enumerated, except when such rights are specifically abridged or modified by this Agreement. A RTICLE 11: NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT There shall be no strike, slowdown, or other stoppage of work by employees represented by the Union and no lock out by the Employer over the issues covered in the National Master Agreement during the life of this Agreement. A RTICLE 12: DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE