Common use of ORIENTATION AND INSERVICE Clause in Contracts

ORIENTATION AND INSERVICE. 20.01 It is agreed that orientation and in-service programmes will be provided to all employees; these programmes can be a topic of discussion in the Union Management Committee. 20.02 Time spent at orientation or in-service programmes when the employee is required by the Employer shall be paid at the straight time rate of pay. 20.03 A newly employed employee shall be entitled to orientation and shall not be placed in charge until she has been fully oriented to the Home, and to the area where she will be working. 20.04 The following minimums are to be observed in the orientation - familiarization of an employee: (a) She is to be familiarized with the physical aspects of the building, the applicable policies and procedures of the Employer, and the daily routine of the employees within the same classification in the Home; (b) The period of orientation/familiarization shall be at least five (5) days or such greater period that the Employer deems necessary. (c) She shall be an additional employee to the usual staffing pattern;