Common use of Procedures Regarding Inclement Weather Clause in Contracts

Procedures Regarding Inclement Weather. The following procedures will apply with respect to employees who, because of severe weather conditions, either report late for work or are unable to report at all. All employees are expected to make every effort to report to work on time, notwithstanding severe weather conditions. However, in the circumstances quoted above, it is agreed that employees who arrive late for their scheduled work day, but report prior to the mid-point of their scheduled work day, will be paid for the day provided such late arrival is directly attributable to the aforementioned severe weather conditions. Employees who report after the mid-point of their work day will be paid for hours worked. If an employee does not report to work she/he shall not be paid for the day. With respect to employees who are unable to report for work due to the aforementioned severe weather conditions, or who report after the mid-point of their work day, it is agreed that notwithstanding the provisions of the collective agreement, such employees may be given the opportunity to work additional hours at straight time rates in order to make up part or all of such lost time. It is further agreed, however, that in the event that employees are authorized to be absent from work by a supervisor, such employees shall be paid for any time lost because of such authorization. When all or some of the schools are closed for any reason deemed necessary by the Director or Supervisor and this announcement is made prior to the beginning of classes, Clerical and Educational Assistants shall not be required to report for duty. Wages shall not be affected and no sick leave benefits shall be deducted. However, should an employee be off on sick leave the day prior to and the day following such closure, the employee will be deducted a sick leave day.

Procedures Regarding Inclement Weather. The following procedures will apply with respect to employees who, because of severe weather conditions, either report late for work or are unable to report at all. All employees are expected to make every effort to report to work on time, notwithstanding severe weather conditions. However, in the circumstances quoted above, it is agreed that employees who arrive late for their scheduled work day, but report prior to the mid-point of their scheduled work day, will be paid for the day provided such late arrival is directly attributable to the aforementioned severe weather conditions. Employees who report after the mid-point of their work day will be paid for hours worked. If an employee does not report to work she/he shall will not be paid for the day. With respect to employees who are unable to report for work due to the aforementioned severe weather conditions, or who report after the mid-point of their work day, day it is agreed that notwithstanding the provisions of the collective agreement, such employees may be given the opportunity to work additional hours at straight time rates in order to make up part or all of such lost time. It is further agreed, however, that in the event that employees are authorized to be absent from work by a supervisor, such employees shall be paid for any time lost because of such authorization. When all or some of the schools are closed for any reason deemed necessary by the Director or Supervisor and this announcement is made prior to the beginning of classes, Clerical and Educational Assistants shall not be required to report for duty. Wages shall not be affected and no sick leave benefits shall be deducted. However, should an employee be off on sick leave the day prior to and the day following such closure, the employee will be deducted a sick leave day.