Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union recognize that mental illness, alcoholism, and drug abuse are health problems. Where necessary, accumulated sick leave benefits will be granted for treatment on the same basis as now apply for other health problems. Employees whose partner or dependent(s) is undertaking a rehabilitative program for alcoholism or drug abuse may apply for vacation time or leave of absence without pay to participate in such rehabilitative program. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgement of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management’s responsibility to maintain discipline, or the right to take disciplinary measures within the framework of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union are committed to ensuring that mental health is given the priority it deserves. For this reason mental health conditions, stress related illness and addictions will be treated as any other health problem. Sick leave benefits will be granted. Employees whose immediate family member is undertaking a treatment or rehabilitative program for any health concern may apply for vacation time or leave of absence without pay to participate with the family member in said treatment or rehabilitative program. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain disciplinary measures within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union recognize that mental illness and chemical addictions are health problems. Where necessary, sick leave benefits will be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applied for other health problems. Employees whose partner is undertaking a rehabilitative program for alcoholism or chemical addiction may apply for vacation time or leave without pay to participate with her partner in such rehabilitative program. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain discipline, or the right to take disciplinary measures within the framework of this Collective Agreement.
Recognition of Social Illness a) The Employer and the Union recognize that mental illness, alcoholism, and drug abuse are health problems. Where necessary, sick leave benefits will be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applied for other health problems. Employees whose spouse is undertaking a rehabilitative program for alcoholism or drug abuse may apply for vacation time or leave of absence without pay to participate with her spouse in such rehabilitative program.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union recognize that alcoholism and drug abuse cause health problems. When necessary, sick leave benefits may be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applied for other health concerns. An Employee whose partner is undertaking a rehabilitative program for alcoholism and drug abuse may apply for vacation time or leave of absence without pay to participate with her partner in such rehabilitative program. Upon receiving permission of the Employer and providing other staff are on shift to provide adequate coverage without additional cost to the Employer, the employee shall be entitled to access accumulated sick leave during recovery, up to one and one-half hours per week, during working hours to attend the Twelve Step meetings. All information regarding an employee’s rehabilitation shall be confidential. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgement of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management responsibility to maintain disciplinary measures within the framework of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union recognize that mental illness, alcoholism, and drug abuse are health problems. Where necessary, sick leave benefits will be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applies for other health problems. Employees whose spouse is undertaking a rehabilitative program for alcoholism or drug abuse may apply to use sick leave benefits to participate with their spouse in such rehabilitative program. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain discipline, or the right to take disciplinary measures within the framework of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. For the purposes of this clause, “other immediately family member” shall mean parent, spouse or child.
Recognition of Social Illness. The employer and the Union recognize that alcoholism and drug abuse cause health problems. When necessary, sick leave benefits will be granted on the same basis as for other health problems, subject to the provisions of the benefits plan. Employees whose partner is undertaking a rehabilitative program for drug and alcohol abuse may apply for up to seven days sick leave to participate with her partner in such a program. Leave of absence without pay may also be approved for such a situation. It is recognized by the party that is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain disciplinary measures within the framework of this Agreement. Proof of attendance must be provided to the Employer.
Recognition of Social Illness. 21.18.1 The Employer and the Union recognizes that alcoholism, drug abuse, and life related problems are health problems. Where necessary, sick leave benefits shall be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applied for other health problems.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union are committed to ensuring that mental health is given the priority it deserves. For this reason, stress related illnesses, substance misuse, problematic gambling, and other mental health conditions will be treated as any other health problem. Absence from duty for therapy or treatment shall be considered sick leave. Employees whose immediate family member is undertaking a treatment or rehabilitative program for any health concern may apply for vacation time or leave of absence without pay to participate with the family member in said treatment or rehabilitative program. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain disciplinary measures within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.
Recognition of Social Illness. The Employer and the Union recognize that mental illness and chemical addictions are health problems. Where necessary, sick leave benefits will be granted for treatment on the same basis as now applied for other health problems. It is recognized by both the Employer and the Union that it is the personal responsibility of the individual to accept treatment. The acknowledgment of the above is not to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of management's responsibility to maintain discipline, or the right to take disciplinary measures within the framework of this Collective Agreement.
