Common use of Permanent Part-Time Employee Clause in Contracts

Permanent Part-Time Employee. (a) A permanent part-time employee is one who is employed less than a full shift [see Letter of Interpretation, page 78] as per the schedules noted in Article 16 (Hours of Work). These employees shall be entitled to all the rights of this Agreement on the first (1st) day of employment and benefits under Article 25. Upon successful completion of the probationary period these employees shall have their seniority determined in accordance with Clause 13.01. (b) Permanent part-time employees shall be given first opportunity, in seniority order provided they are qualified, to work additional regular straight-time hours which become available within their Department, provided no overtime costs are incurred by so doing. Permanent part-time employees shall be eligible, provided they are qualified, to work additional straight time hours as an Auxiliary employee (Clause 1.04). (c) Those permanent part-time employees whose posted position has hours equal to or greater than twenty (20) per week are eligible for all benefits under Article 25. Permanent part-time employees who are appointed to more than one permanent position and who have hours equal to or greater than twenty (20) per week are eligible for all benefits under Article 25. (d) Those permanent part-time employees whose posted position has less than twenty (20) hours per week will be eligible for benefits under Article 25 Clauses 25.02, 25.03, 25.04, 25.07 and 25.08.