Innovative/Flexible Scheduling Sample Clauses

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the Hospital and the Union agree, arrangements regarding Innovative Scheduling/Flexible Scheduling may be entered into between the parties on a local level. The model agreement with respect to such scheduling arrangements is set out below: This Model Agreement shall be part of the Collective Agreement between the parties herein, and shall apply to the employees described in Article 1 of the Model Agreement.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the local parties agree, arrangements regarding innovative scheduling/flexible scheduling may be entered into between the parties at the local level.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. ‌ Where the Hospital and the Union agree, arrangements regarding Innovative/Flexible Scheduling, including shifts of less than seven and one-half (7.5) hours, but not less than four (4) hours, may be entered into between the parties on a local level. Such agreement will not be unreasonably withheld. Whenever a shift schedule of less than seven and one-half (7.5) hours but not less than four (4) hours is proposed by either party, the following will apply: (i) The party proposing the change will provide the details of its proposal, including the rationale, in writing, to the other party. (ii) The proposal must be department/area/employee specific. (iii) Unless they agree otherwise, the parties will then schedule a meeting to discuss the proposal within seven (7) calendar days of providing details of the proposal. (iv) If the Union does not agree to the proposal, it must provide its reasons in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the Hospital’s written request. The model agreement with respect to such scheduling arrangements is set out below:

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the Employer and the Union agree, arrangements regarding Innovative Scheduling/Flexible Scheduling may be entered into between the parties. The model agreement with respect to such scheduling arrangements is set out below:

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Job Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the Hospital and the Union agree, arrangements regarding Innovative/Flexible Scheduling, including shifts of less than seven and one-half (7.5) hours, but not less than four (4) hours, may be entered into between the parties on a local level. Such agreement will not be unreasonably withheld. Whenever a shift schedule of less than seven and one-half (7.5) hours but not less than four (4) hours is proposed by either party, the following will apply: (i) The party proposing the change will provide the details of its proposal, including the rationale, in writing, to the other party. (i) The proposal must be department/area/employee specific.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Flexible hours will be implemented only after mutual agreement is secured between the employee who wishes flexible hours of work and the Employer and provided that the flexible hours do not violate any portion of this collective agreement. The terms of the flex time arrangements shall be in writing and can be discontinued by either party with reasonable notice. Existing flex time arrangements shall remain as presently constituted. Either party may, on written notice of 4 (four) weeks to the other party, terminate this Agreement not withstanding the above-specified term. If conflict arises between two or more employees in the same classification making the same flex time request, seniority shall be the deciding factor.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the local parties agree, arrangements regarding innovative scheduling/flexible scheduling may be entered into between the parties at the local level. All other provisions related to Hours of Work or Scheduling including Weekends Off, Working During Meal Period, In-service Programs, Late Reporting, Reporting for Work, Consecutive Days, Change in Shift, Exchange of Shifts, etc. shall be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix L20. Scheduling may include the scheduling of call-in, rest periods, meal breaks, Christmas and New Year’s, lieu days, distribution of overtime, posting of schedules.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. Where the Employer and the Union agree, arrangements regarding Innovative/Flexible Scheduling, including shifts of less than 7.5 hours, but not less than 4 hours, may be entered into between the parties. Such agreement will not be unreasonably withheld. Whenever a shift schedule of less than 7.5 hours but not less than 4 hours is proposed by either party, the following will apply: (a) The party proposing the change will provide the details of its proposal, including the rationale, in writing, to the other party. (b) The proposal must be department/area/employee specific. (c) Unless they agree otherwise, the parties will then schedule a meeting to discuss the proposal within seven (7) calendar days of providing details of the proposal. (d) If the Union does not agree to the proposal, it must provide its reasons in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the Hospital’s written request. The model agreement with respect to such scheduling arrangements is set out below: MODEL AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO INNOVATIVE SCHEDULING/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING Between: Health Sciences North And: The Ontario Nurses Association This Model Agreement shall be part of the Collective Agreement between the parties herein, and shall apply to the employees described in Article 1 of the Model Agreement.

Innovative/Flexible Scheduling. The parties agree that innovative schedules may be developed in order to improve quality of working life, ensure adequate staff resources and support cost efficiency. The parties agree that such innovative schedules shall be developed by mutual agreement and subject to staffing requirements and management approval. Minor flexibility to the regular hours of work may be permitted for legitimate reasons (i.e. medical, family, education) at the request of the employee, provided the employee works the required number of hours in a pay period. Approval will not be unreasonably denied. In addition, the parties agree that flexible scheduling will not result in overtime or other premium payments (including shift premiums). Refer to Appendix D for Model Agreement with Respect to Innovative Scheduling/Flexible Scheduling in the event the entire department wishes to explore innovative/flexible scheduling initiatives which may pertain to both full time and/or regular part time employees (e.g. flexible start times, weekend shifts, preferred shifts, Compressed Work Week Agreements under model language, etc.)