LEAVE SYSTEM. The Company’s leave system, whereby Officers receive a regular biweekly pay cheque during their approximately fifty-six (56) days on board the vessel followed by approximately fifty-six (56) days on leave, is designed to compensate Officers in respect of statutory holidays, vacation pay and hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week. For every day worked, an Officer is credited with one day's leave. Subject to Article TOURS OF DUTY AND HOURS OF WORK, an Officer begin period of leave once has earned approximately (56) days' leave. An Officer may make a written request to extend tour of duty in order to accumulate a longer period of leave. Approval will be at the discretion of the Company and will be subject to operational considerations, but not to the detriment of another Officer wishing to return to work. A minimum of seven (7) days' notice in writing must be given to the Master by an Officer intending to take leave. Having regard to the need of the Company to be able to continue to operate its vessels with sufficient qualified Officers at all times, the right to begin a period of leave is conditional upon the approval of the Company. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Officers who possess leave days in excess of ten (10) days at their scheduled return to vessel date may at their request, have these leave days in excess of paid out in a lump sum through regular payroll deposit.
LEAVE SYSTEM. The leave system is a 1 on and 1 off rotation with time periods on board being approximate. Only when the vessel is operational will Officers earn one day of leave for each day worked. On occasion it will be impractical to adhere strictly to the normal shift system and a delay or advancement of the relief date may be necessary for operational reasons or to provide a more cost effective crew change.
LEAVE SYSTEM. 1. All fulltime employees will be entitled to participate in the “Flexible Leave System” BUT they MUST nominate their participation at the beginning of each Financial Year. Nomination forms will be completed no later than 1 June of each year, to commence 1 July of each new Financial Year.
2. Each full time employee will be entitled to work their normal 38 hour week plus 2 hours each week (i.e. 5 x 8 hour days per week = 40 hours per week)
3. There will be 2 options available:
a) those wishing to participate in the “flexible Leave System” will accrue these 2 hours per week (at normal time wages)and will therefore be entitled to take 1 day off for each 4 week period ,on normal pay , with specific conditions to be adhered to as detailed below.
b) Those who do not wish to participate in the “Flexible Leave System” will be able to work the same 40 hours per week (i.e. 5 x 8 hour days = 40 hours) and receive 2 hours per week paid at time and one half.
4. Conditions which will apply for the “Flexible Leave System” will be as follows:
a) Nomination for 1 whole financial year must be made on the appropriate nomination form and by the specified date (1 June).
b) Employees will NOT be able to change their option throughout that financial year
c) Flexible Leave Days will NOT be able to be taken during the months of June, November & December.
d) Flexible Leave Days will only be taken subject to the discretion of Management provided that workload allows
e) 1 Day will accrue for each four week period of the year, so if all days are note taken throughout the year (which will be the case due to restrictions on June, November & December) hours will be paid out at normal time wages in the final pay for that financial year.
LEAVE SYSTEM. The Company will pay employees a regular pay cheque during their approximately sixty (60) days aboard the vessel and their approximate days of paid leave For every day worked, an employee is credited with one-half day's leave at his regular rate of pay. Subjectto Article TOURS OF DUTY AND HOURS OF WORK, an employee will begin period of leave once has thirty (30) days' leave. No employee may accumulate more than sixty (60) days' leave and upon reaching this limit, must take a minimumthirty (30) days' leave. Leave shall be granted for a minimumperiod of thirty (30) days and a maximum period of sixty 60) days. Having regard to the need of the Company to be able to continue to operate its vessels with qualified employees at all times, the right to begin a period of leave is conditional upon the approval of the Company.
LEAVE SYSTEM. The Company's leave system, whereby employees receive a regular biweekly pay cheque during their approximately sixty (60) days aboard the vessel followed by approximately thirty (30) days on leave, is designed to compensate in respect of statutory holidays, vacation pay and overtime worked in excess of forty hours per week as indicated in Article For every day worked, an employee is credited with one-half day's leave. Subject to Article TOURS OF DUTY AND HOURS OF WORK, an employee will begin period of leave once has earned thirty (30) days' leave. An employee may make a written request to extend tour of duty in order to accumulate a longer period of leave. Approval will be at the discretion of the Company and will be subject to operational considerations. No employee may accumulate more than sixty (60) leave and upon reaching this limit, must take a thirty (30) days' leave. Leave shall be granted for a minimum period of thirty (30) days and a maximum period of sixty (60) days. A minimum of seven days’ notice in writing must be given to the Master by an employee intending to take leave. Having regard to the need of the Company to be able to continue to operate its vessels with sufficient qualified employees at all times, the right to begin a period of leave is conditional upon the approval of the Company. The Company will continue to make available to the employees group insurance coverage including life insurance (inclusive of dependent life insurance), long-term disability insurance, health care inclusive of vision care and prescription drugs) and dental care providing benefits that are no less favourable to the employees than in force on October subject to the following conditions:
LEAVE SYSTEM. The parties will establish a joint committee (the “Committee”) consisting of three (3) Guild representatives and three (3) Company representatives to consider a leave system. Such committee will meet by no later than September 15, 2008. The Committee is to report by December 31, 2008, and, if unanimous, the report will be accepted. The overriding principle of the Committee will be cost neutrality to the Company. The following rules apply to the Committee’s deliberations:
i. The committee’s proceedings will apply to no more than two (2) ships;
ii. It is preferred that the ships in question be winter operating ships;
iii. For the purposes of these ships, Saturday and Sunday premium time will be abolished;
iv. The leave system established by the Committee will be conducted for a trial period, terminating May 31, 2010. If the Committee is unable to agree to a leave system, the issue will be referred to arbitrator Xxxxx Xxxxxxx for final offer selection, without an oral hearing. The Committee will submit to Xx. Xxxxxxx the respective final positions of the parties for XX. Xxxxxxx’x determination. Each party would be entitled to submit a brief written explanation in a manner determined by Xx. Xxxxxxx, who shall render a decision no later than February 1, 2009.
LEAVE SYSTEM. The Company's leave system, whereby employees receive a regular biweekly pay cheque during their approximately sixty (60) days aboard the vessel followed by approximately thirty (30) days on leave, is designed to compensate employees in respect of statutory holidays, vacation pay and overtime worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week as indicated in Article For every day worked, an employee is credited with one-half day's leave. Subject to Article TOURS OF DUTY AND HOURS OF WORK, an employee will begin period of leave once has earned thirty (30) days' leave. tour of duty in order to accumulate a longer period of leave. Approval will be at the discretion of the Company and will be subject to operational considerations. No employee may accumulate more than sixty (60) days' leave and upon reaching this limit, must take a minimum thirty (30) days' leave. Leave shall be granted for a minimum period of thirty (30) days and a maximum period of sixty (60) days. A minimum of seven (7) days' notice in writing must be given to the Master by an employee intending to take leave. Having regard to the need of the Company to be able to continue to operate its vessels with sufficient qualified employees at all times, the right to begin a period of leave is conditional upon the approval of the Company.
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