Common use of Medical and Dental Appointments Clause in Contracts

Medical and Dental Appointments. a) Non-emergency medical and dental appointments that the employee can anticipate must be scheduled in such a way as to conflict as little as possible with the work of the employee's department. The employee shall be required to provide their supervisor with adequate notice of such an appointment. An Employee may request that their schedule be altered to minimize any absence from work. The Employer shall decide if the operation of the department can accommodate the request. Any absence from work shall be considered as unpaid leave. b) Medical and dental appointments required to treat an emergency, cannot be anticipated or planned. Any absence from work for medical or dental emergencies shall be considered under the Sick Leave provisions above. Medical and dental appointments involving specialized treatments and consultations with specialists shall be eligible for compensation under the sick leave provisions. c) Any absence due to injury that qualifies for WCB coverage shall be covered by the WCB provisions of this Agreement.

Medical and Dental Appointments. a) Non-emergency medical and dental appointments that the employee can anticipate must be scheduled in such a way as to conflict as little as possible with the work of the employee's department. The employee shall be required to provide their supervisor with adequate notice of such an appointment. An Employee may request that their schedule be altered to minimize any absence from work. The Employer shall decide if the operation of the department can accommodate the request. Any absence from work shall be considered as unpaid leave. b) Medical and dental appointments required to treat an emergency, cannot be anticipated or planned. Any absence from work for medical or dental emergencies shall be considered under the Sick Leave provisions above. Medical and dental appointments involving specialized treatments and consultations with specialists that cannot be obtained in the Bow Corridor shall be eligible for compensation under the sick leave provisions. c) Any absence due to injury that qualifies for WCB coverage shall be covered by the WCB provisions of this Agreement.