Programmed Days Off Clause Samples
The 'Programmed Days Off' clause defines specific days when employees are not required to work, typically scheduled in advance as part of the work calendar. This clause outlines which days are considered programmed days off, such as public holidays or company-wide breaks, and may specify how these days are determined or adjusted. Its core practical function is to provide clarity and predictability regarding employee time off, helping both employers and employees plan schedules and manage workloads effectively.
Programmed Days Off. (a) A full-time employee working ordinary hours in accordance with clause 49.1 will be able to accrue a programmed day off (PDO) every four weeks with no loss of pay, subject to working the required accrual of hours as contained in this clause. The granting of a PDO will be subject to operational requirements of the work unit. A manager must not unreasonably refuse access to PDOs and provide reasons/s if such circumstance arises. The employee may seek resolution through the Disputes Resolution clause in this agreement if aggrieved by a decision not to grant access to PDOs. The PDO will accrue after working 8 hour shifts for 19 days, with the 20th day being taken as a PDO of 8 hours duration;
(b) Wherever possible, the taking of PDOs should be staggered among work group members to ensure that there is ordinary time cover within the span of hours to enable continuing operations on any given day.
(c) Employees working in remote community health centres will be able to accumulate up to 5 programmed days off.
Programmed Days Off. Programmed days off will not be provided for under this Agreement.
Programmed Days Off. 40.6.1 Where an Employee is entitled to a programmed day off (PDO); and
(a) is absent due to a personal illness on the working day before and/or after the PDO, shall not be entitled to payment for such day(s) unless the Employee produces a medical certificate or a statutory declaration;
(b) is absent due to personal illness on the PDO, such day shall stand as the PDO and the Employee shall not be permitted to substitute another day for the PDO. The Employee shall not be entitled to personal pay in addition to payment for the PDO and the day shall not be debited as personal leave;
(c) has been informed that such Employee will be required to work on the PDO and is subsequently absent on that day due to personal illness, the day shall be paid as the PDO and a substitute day shall not be granted.